Bernadette Iolani Mello's Obituary
Dec 25, 1943 -Dec 10, 2023
Bernadette Iolani Mello, 79 of Waianae, HI died Sunday Dec 10, 2023 of natural causes.
She raised 5 boys, Franklin JR, John Wayne (Deceased), Richard, Spencer, and Daniel.
She is also survived by many grandchildren & great grandchildren living throughout the states and outer Hawaiian Islands.
Bernadette worked a few jobs before finding her career in Social Services.
She was a chicken farmer for Mikilua Farms on Pa'akea Rd in Waianae.
She drove the headstart school van for special needs children on the Waianae coast.
She went to night school at Leeward Community College and received her associate degree which launched her career in Social Services.
She started as a case worker in Waianae and moved up to Supervisor.
In 1988 she transferred to Merced, CA and continued as a Supervisor for Merced County until her retirement.
Once retired she moved to Pahrump, NV until returning to Hawaii in 2015.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday January 24, 2023 @ Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kahalu'u. 10AM viewing. 11-12 services. 1pm burial.
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