Byron T. Kai

Byron graduated Maui High School in 1976 before joining the U.S Air Force. After serving in the U.S Air Force, Byron returned home and attended trade school in Honolulu with a degree in Welding. He worked for the County of Maui in the Water Department as a Pipefitter then transferred as a Welder where he retired.

Byron is survived by his wife Michelle Kalawaia Kai, Children; Heidi Cravalho (Danny Berrios), Shelby Kalawaia (Aj Trilles), Lani Kalawaia Kai (Sione Niuila), Kailani Kalawaia Kai. Grandchildren; Kehaulani Ramos, Kahiaulani Ramos, Kanoelani Ramos, Amelia Berrios, Ajynn Trilles, Kaiola Trilles, Kūleʻa Niuila, Keaulani Niuila. Great-Grandchild: Adalyne-lee Dodd. Siblings; Al (Luz) Kai, Bernie (Howard) Sylva, Kimo Kai, U’ilani (Guy) Danley.

Visitation services will be held on Friday, April 12th, 2024 from 8:30-11am at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului; services will begin at 11am; a Celebration of Life will occur the following day on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at the Kai residence from 12-4pm.

The ‘Ohana would like to send a Mahalo to everyone for the Aloha, prayers, calls and visits during this time.