Margaret Lana Piilani Uluwehiwehiokalani Kaaloa

Margaret Lana Piilaniuluwehiwehiokalani “Piilani” Kahalewai Kaaloa, 83, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024. Piilani was born on January 28, 1941, on Molokai to Margaret and George Kahalewai, Sr.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Alfred Kaaloa; daughter-in-law, Angela Kaaloa; granddaughter, Pilialohaokalani “Pili” Kaaloa; brothers, George Kahalewai, Jr., James (Norma) Kahalewai, Sr., Leroy (Karen) Kahalewai, Sr., and Noel Kahalewai; sisters, Louisa (Charles) Pelekane, Valerie (William) Best, and Miriam (Edgar) Fernandez and survived by son, Lohekamakaula “Stephen” Kaaloa; 7 grandchildren, Alton “Kamaka” Kaaloa Kanaele, Ashley “Tweet” (Uaine) Kaaloa Kanaele, Devin “Kamalani” Kaaloa-Kaniaupio, Kealaokalani “Keala” Kaaloa, Hemakanaokeakua “Makana” Kaaloa, Ashley Ambrose and Emily (Jon) Kamada; 7 great-grandchildren, Jerzie-Rae , Zynaia-Reign Togafau, Teilynn-Ann Kanaele Kaaloa, Teilor-Ann Kanaele Kaaloa, Teiven-Ann Kanaele Kaaloa, Zymani-Rae Togafau, Uaine Togafau, Jr.; brothers, Joseph (Victoria) Kahalewai, Sr., Solomon (Charlotte) Kahalewai, Sr., Henry (Yolanda) Kahalewai, Sr., Mark Kahalewai; sisters, Georgiana “Leimomi” (William) Cho, Sarah “Mokihana” (Sumio) Fujimoto, Blanche “Boeing” (Willie) McMillan, Ann “BigBaby” (Rubin) Kupau-Villanueva and Rose “Puni” Kahalewai; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Piilani’s celebration of life will be held on September 7, 2024, at St. George Church in Waimānalo. Visitation at 9am. Mass at 11am. Luncheon to follow at Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina at 41-902 Oluolu Street.