Walmer Mapuana Holokai

Uncle Mapuana was honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard in 1969 as an SP5 HHC 1st Battalion 299th Infantry. He worked many jobs throughout his lifetime and retired from the Maui Prince Hotel, Makena in 2001. He was an accomplished shoreline fisherman in his younger days who liked roaming the north shore coastline from Halehaku Bay to Kuau for his prized Ulua or Nenue catch. In his elder years he enjoyed searching for native Hawaiian plants at local garage sales which he planted on his birthplace property on Kaupakalua Road, Peahi. He was most proud of a rare ‘Ie ‘Ie (Freycinetia Arborea) vine that he planted, which grows prominently till today along with many variety of Heliconia and ginger plants.

He is survived by his companion Alice Fox. He is also survived by his sister Leinaala Holokai, brother Larry (Anna) Holokai and stepsister Alma Ryan of Oahu and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his companion Helen Bush and parents James Holokai Sr and Victoria Kakalia Lee Holokai. Sisters Charlotte “Tita” Kanaele, Cherylynn “Pepe” Nagata and Luana “Honey Girl” Tianio. Stepbrothers James “Sonnie” Holokai Jr, Joseph “Small Joe” Holokai Jr and Murphy Tau-a Sr, and stepsisters Mabel Grace Holokai and Evangeline Evalani “Eva” Holokai.

Visitation only, over urn, will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary from 5 – 9 p.m. for family and public. Burial of uncle Mapuana’s urn will be done at a later date at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Makawao.

Uncle Mapuana’s nephew, Leighton would like to mahalo his Hospice Maui team; Dr. Chad Farmer, Nurse(s) Emily Machernis, Jenny Bernard, Nalani Freitas, Robin Garrison, Barbara Saust and Trevor McCammack, case worker AJ Smith and Spiritual Bereavement Support, Theresa Fitzgerald. Hale Mahaolu Elua friend(s) Elizabeth “Liz” Hillstorm, Sheri Tomlinson and Melinda Clarke. Yvette Kanaele for her continued comfort, support and unwavering sensitive care provided during the months, weeks, and hours leading up to his final breath on earth. May God bless them all.