Ronnie Kailima Kauai

Ronnie Kailima Kauai, 58, of Makawao, Maui passed away on December 9, 2022 at Hospice Maui Hale surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 8, 1964 in Kula, Maui to the Late Andrew Pine Kauai Sr. and Faith Ku’ulei Kekiwi, and was raised on Ulupalakua Ranch. Ronnie was self-employed as a fencer and welder at Hana Pa’a Fencing for over 20 years; a company that he started with his wife Terri Kauai. Ronnie was very talented in the rodeo arena, entering all events, and teaching and training many men and women in the community. He was raised in the old style of hunting and gathering from mauka to makai. He will be truly missed.Heartfelt love and appreciation goes to the ‘ohana at Hospice Maui Hale. We were overwhelmed with your kindness and love. Ronnie is pre-deceased by his son Kyle Kaaa, brother Andrew Kauai Jr., and sister Stephanie Kauai. Ronnie is survived by his wife Terri Kauai; daughters, Breana Kauai (Jeff) and Alissa Kauai; Stepfather Merton Kekiwi Sr. (Jan); hanai sons Waylon Kauai and Cody Perreira; sisters Cheryllee Fukumitsu (Alden) and Doreen Kekiwi; brothers Willy Kauai (Nalani), Richard Kekiwi (Bambi), Merton Kekiwi Jr., Charlie Kekiwi (Leena), Haia Auweloa (Carolyn), Dana Gibson and Kaimi Kona’aihele; beloved Aunty Esther “Eke” Auweloa, 6 grandchildren, 9 hanai grandchildren, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with service to begin at 7:30pm; cremation to follow. Family is requesting aloha attire to be worn. A Celebration of Life in his honor will be announced at a future date.