Eleanor Theresa Apolo

She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Smith and two brothers John “Sonny” and George Gouveia. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Apolo Sr.; sister, Ethel Tanaka; three sons, Benjamin Kaauamo Jr. (Michelle), Russell Kaauamo Sr. (Christine), Joseph Apolo Jr. (Waynette); daughter, Darlene “Kalei” Apolo-Awai (Shane); 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was spunky, loving, and fun to be around. She touched many lives with her generosity, sincerity, and compassion. Eleanor enjoyed supporting her grandchildren at every event from school ceremonies to sporting events and hula competitions. She loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas.

She enjoyed volunteering her time to non-profit organizations like Maui Pop Warner and Maui Bronco League. She spent much of her time cooking the best food for Baldwin High School Baseball Concession. She loved to cook and bake. She was known for her spareribs, chili, prune cake and chocolate cake.

A funeral service for Eleanor Theresa Apolo will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Ballards Family Mortuary in Kahului, Maui. Viewing starts at 9:00AM, followed by services at 11:00AM.

The family would like to MAHALO all of their family and friends for blessing them with your heartfelt words, kind gestures, meals, visits, and prayers. You are all a blessing! A special thank you to Pastor Barbara, her assistant Carol DeMello, Dr. Daniel Garcia M.D., Tanya Takatani-Apo APRN, MJ Viloria CNA, those individuals at Hospice Maui and Bayada Home Health Care for all of their support and kindness.