Savior on March 7, 2019.
Born in Honolulu, HI on April 3, 1935 to Thelma Leilani Ellis and George Kaleimamo
Gooman. She was the eldest of 2 children. She has a younger brother, George K.
Gooman, Jr.
Known affectionately as “Grandma” and “Grandma Tutu”, Myrtle was blessed to be
surrounded by a loving family. Her and her late husband, William Kuualoha Haupu, Jr.,
shared 13 children, two who preceded her in death: William Kuualoha Haupu III and
Christine Jocelyn Uilani Houston. Grandma is survived by her brother, George
Kaleimamo Gooman Jr., 7 daughters: Willyce Kahakulani Sagiao (Freddie), Alice
Leialoha Sagiao (Malo), Waverlyn Makawailani Haupu, Lorraine Kuuleikaimana
Whitfield (Terry), Karen Maile Richardson (Jeff), Kehaulani Haupu, Beverly Ann Kuuipo
Buck, her 4 sons: Morgan Gooman (Nani), Stuart Gooman (Joyce), Aaron Kaleimamo
Gooman (Marlene), William Frank Haupu; 45 grandchildren, and 54 great-
grandchildren.
Grandma Myrtle enjoyed spending time with family and her late husband Bill. They
would often take family camping trips, see a drive-in movie or go out to eat at one of
their favorite local spots. She led an active life in the LDS Church and devoted much of
her time serving others. She liked doing things with her hands, like sewing and
crocheting, and loved getting her hair done. She was patient, soft spoken and always
had a warm smile.
Services for Grandma Myrtle will be on Thursday May 16, 2019 at The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, Newtown Chapel at 10am. 98-530 Kaahele St, Aiea, HI
96701 Burial at 1:00 pm to follow at Hawaii State Veterans, Kaneohe. Casual attire,
flowers welcome.
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