Velma U'ilani Foster's Obituary
Velma U’ilani Foster, 57, of Hilo, HI, passed away at Pōhai Mālama on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, HI she was a homemaker and previously employed by the Easter Seals West Central Base and Sodexo at UH Hilo and a member of the Sure Foundation Church of Hilo.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Foster’s residence at 434 Ulu Mau Place in Hilo (Panaewa) from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. with a brief Celebration Of Life Memorial to follow. Family requests casual or aloha attire, flowers welcome.
She is survived by her three sons, Keith (Emily Lux) Kipapa of Maku’u, HI, Michael Steven Foster II of Hilo, HI, and Kevin Lance Foster of Hilo, HI; three brothers, Lani Leroi-Sanborn (Marilyn) Ahuna of O’ahu, HI, Don (Sharon) Ahuna of Kea’au, HI, and Gabriel (Sandy) Kipapa of Hilo, HI; two sisters, Debbie Silva of Hilo, HI and Naomi Keolanui of Hilo, HI; three grandchildren, Makaya, Kimberly, and Greysen Kipapa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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