Elswood Everett Kamakakoa Noeau's Obituary
Elswood Everett Kamakakoa Noeau, 47 of Hilo, died February 27, 2026, at Home in Keaau, Hawaii. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai‘i, he served in the Hawaii National Guard and worked in the Carpenters Union as well as the Masons Union. Survived by Son, Kai (Leah) Noeau of Waialua, Oahu; Daughter, Quirrashea Noeau of Hilo; Daughter, Qihani-Mae Noeau of Hilo, Daughter, Qamila Noeau of Hilo; Grandson, Makai Noeau of Waialua, Oahu. Father, Elswood K. Noeau of Hilo; Mother, Darling Cabanatan of Linden, New Jersey. Brother, Jason (Kim) Makaneole of Hilo; Brother, Richard Jacobs of Linden, New Jersey, Sister, Chelsea Jacobs of Linden, New Jersey; Brother, Vincent Jacobs of Linden, New Jersey; Brother, Emmory James Noeau of Kawaihae; Sister, Leolani Noeau of Hilo; Brother, George Benjamin Noeau of Hilo; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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