Reverend Ida Jane Keliiokalani Chun's Obituary
Celebrating the life of Reverend Ida Jane Keli'iokalani Hanapi Chun, born on June 19, 1922 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Edward Hanapi and Martha K. Kealaluhi. She passed away on March 17, 2014 in Honolulu. She was a Beloved Mother, Gramma, Tutu, Sister, Aunty, Cousin and Friend to many.
O Na Lala Ke Ali'i O Hawai'i: Ahahui Ka'ahumanu Society Hale O Na Ali'i O Hawai'i.
Distinguished Achievements: Maiki Aiu Foundation 2003 Kahua O Mali'o Commendation ~Recording Artist 2008 Memories of Old Hawaii Album ~ Benevolent Societies of Hawaii 2009 Kalani Ali'i Award in Music ~ Hawaiian Civic Club, Kuini Pi'olani 2009 A'apo Pono Commendation ~ Na Hoku Hanohano 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award in Music ~ Hawaiian Civic Club, WA. D.C. 2012 Perpetuation of the Hawaiian Language, Culture & Longevity of 90th Birthday ~ Honpa Hongwangi Mission of Hawaii 2014 Living Treasure Award as a Composer and the Perpetuation of the Native Hawaiian Language ~ Hawaiian Studies State of Hawaii Retired "Kupuna Chun" Kalihi Waena Elementary School.
She is survived by sons, Raymond K. (Charlene) Chun, Riley L. (Marsha) Chun, Rodney K. (Donna) Chun; daughters, Myrna M.K. Chun; Charlene P. (Edwin) Hayashi, Kaylene P. Rodrigues, Midgie K. (Michael) Taira; sister, Katherine Leilani Hanapi; brother, Michael S. (Hope) Akui; 26 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; service to begin at 6:30 p.m. Friends may call again at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary on Saturday, May 3, 2014 after 8:00 a.m.; service to begin at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha Attire.
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