Raynette H. L. Ballio, 51, of Wailuku, passed away on May 22, 2016, at her residence, under the care of her loving family and Islands Hospice. She was born on January 20, 1965, in Pahala, Hawaii.A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 am, on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Big Island.She is survived by her parents, Mary Jane and Raymond Ballio; sisters, Jammie (Joe) Palacat, Leslie (Allan) Young, Donnie (Nathan) Almazan; god son, Gabriel Pa’aluhi-Young; god daughters, Jozel Palacat, Natasha Ballio-Almazan; hanai children, Leila Young Nelson, Roscoe “Kawika” Young; numerous nieces & nephews; and 13 grandnieces & nephews.She was formally active in many community projects, such as Teacher’s Aide for Na’alehu and Pahala Elementary, A+ program, Security for Pahala Christmas Parade, Boys & Girls Club, P&R Assistant Coach for Basketball, and she was a Kumu in Hawaiian studies.
