Helen Lin Heong Akiona Nakanelua, 104, of Haiku, passed away on July 26, 2016, at Kula Hospital, Kula, Maui. She was born on September 17, 1911, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Helen was a retired & devoted Taro Farmer.Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku; mass will begin at 8 p.m. A 2nd day visitation will also be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow, 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku. A luncheon will follow service at Norman’s Mortuary.Pre-deceased by husband, Paul Nakanelua Sr.; son, Paul (Bobby) Nakanelua Jr., Hansel (Betty) Nakanelua and daughter Noe Lake; Parents, Hong Yong & Eunice Lilinoe Ching; Survived by daughters, Lauae (Helen) Nakanelua, Lynnette (Gene-deceased) Smith, Rachel (Myra) DeSilva- (Darrell-deceased). Helen also leaves numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren
