John David Kaualalena Kealoha
May 9, 1953 - November 18, 2022
John David Kaualalena Kealoha, 69, born, May 9, 1953 in Pahoa, Puna, Hawai’i; laid to rest, November 18, 2022 in Nanawale, Puna, Hawai’i. He was a lifelong fisherman and farmer. He did landscaping for many people over the years. He also served in the Army National Guard for 6 years in Ola’a, Hawaii. He worked with Kenneth Ranne, Sr. digging cesspools and moving houses and was a construction worker. He trained with Papa Auwae in La’au Lapa’au. He was the Mayor of Pahoa and the true epitome of “Aloha”. John was a graduate of Pahoa High school class of 1971. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 13, 2022) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; Funeral Service at 10 a.m.; procession through Pahoa town 12:30 p.m.; burial to follow at Kalapana Cemetery. Casual attire. Contact kealohaainalle@gmail.com for more information. Survived by, wife, Gail Bee (Holland) Kealoha of Pahoa; daughters, Leola Kawailani Kealoha of Pahoa and resides in Laytonville, California, Leila Ioane Bee White Kealoha (Jonathan) of Pahoa, Leina’ala Makuakane Kaualalena Kealoha of Pahoa and Kaila Pulehalekukui Kealoha of Pahoa; hanai son, Terry Holland of Pahoa; sisters, Marilyn Martinez of Pahoa, Pearlani (Daryl) Kajiyama of Pahoa, Emily Naeole of Pahoa, Georgette “Dottie” (Michael, Sr.) Kyser of Pahoa and Stormiwyn (David) Kaleo of Hilo; brother, Daniel Kealoha of Pahoa; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Mark Belcher) Holland of Pahoa; brother-in-law, Gary (Karin) Podratz of California; grandchildren, Benjamin Count, Makana Count, Thomas Kealoha, Joseph Kealoha, Waylon Kealoha, Raila Vierra, Robert Vierra, IV and Avery Holland; many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
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SERVICES
Visitation
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
199 Wainaku Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Family Service
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
10:00 AM
Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
199 Wainaku Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Graveside Committal Service
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
1:00 PM
Kalapana Cemetery