February 26,1952- October 15,2025
Katherine Amelia Berard, age 73 gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, October 15,2025 in Hauula, Hawaii. Born February 26, 1952 in Tutuila, American Samoa to the late Samita and Amelia Iosua.
She is survived by her five children Lianette Bracewell (Chad), Melisa Altura (James), Shannon Kamake’eaina (Paulo), Justin Berard (Kaimana), Melvin Iosua (Marissa). Her legacy includes 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren with one more on the way. Siblings Vernetta Hall, Harrison Iosua (Luis Guerra), Lucy Coughenour (Clyde) and Puono Kenneth; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Northstake Chapel, 55-630 Naniloa Loop, Lā‘ie, HI 96762.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Service: 12:00 noon
Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Lā‘ie Cemetery.
Her words guided us, her mind inspired us, her honesty grounded us, and her heart embraced us.
