Earl Kainoa Kanae
Friday, April 25th, 1947 - Monday, December 19th, 2022
Obituary
Earl Kainoa Kanae, 75, of Hilo, passed away on December 19, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born April 25, 1947, in Hilo, he was a heavy equipment operator for Jas W Glover Company, a Bus Driver for Akita Enterprises and a member of the Makamaka’ola Motorcycle Club, Ke Kilo hana o ka Malamalame, American Legion, Executive Vice President of Seymour and Doolittle and a US Army Veteran.
He is survived by spouse, Bertha L.P. Kanae; sons, Earl II (Crystal), Frank (Jolena), Kody (Raynette); daughters, Sonya (Gregg), Nyla (Bernard), Tyra (Vernon), Leysha (Joe); brothers, Samuel Hoopai, David Hoopai; hanai brother, Richard Kahalewai; sisters, Eunice Kanae, Darlene Cabagbag, Evelyn U’i Victorino; hanai sister, Abby Kahalewai; in addition to 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and hanai children.
Services will be held on January 14, 2022, Visitation at 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary. There will be a luncheon to follow at 441 Keonaona St, Hilo.
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