William Kaimana McWayne Ahue

William Kaimana McWayne Ahue, 42, was known for his joyful spirit, warm and welcoming smile, positive outlook, and steadfast willingness to support others. He valued family, friendship, and service, and he brought energy and generosity to all who knew him.

William was a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Class of 2001. He completed the Naval Prep (NAPS) 2002 then Naval Academy 2002-2004. He earned a BS Meteorology, UH Manoa 2008 and a MS Meteorology, University of Wisconsin–Madison 2010. He was a certified Incident Meteorologist (IMET) with the National Weather Service, supporting wildfire operations.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Kaimana Ahue Jr.; his grandparents, Frederick “Mackie” and Naomi McWayne; and Jerry Sr. and Elizabeth Ahue.

He is survived by his mother, Heather “Cissie” Ahue; his brother, Darrell John “Keahi” Ahue; Rowena “Kala” and Jordan Ahue; his hanai brother, Maika McWayne (Claudia); his hanai sister, Lindsey Ho‘omalu; his hanai grandparents, Mark Sr. and Ruby Ho‘omalu; his nephews, Kamakana and Onipa‘a McWayne, Kala‘i and Kaimana Ebalaroza; his nieces, Ka‘ena McWayne, Kalani Neal, and Allisa Ann Neal; and numerous aunties, uncles, and cousins.