Reuben Kalipolaulani Akana

Reuben Kalipolaulani Akana obituary

Reuben Kalipolaulani Akana

Reuben Akana Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Reuben Kalipolaulani Akana, 64, of Kailua-Kona, HI, passed away on June 8, 2025, at his home. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and in his lifetime lived and worked on the Big Island, Virginia and Washington D.C. He was a retired chef and member of Kealaokamalamalama Congregational Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19 starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Kealaokamalamalama Church Cemetery at 75-5785 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, Hi (entrance on Hualalai Road). He is survived by his sister, Meredith Akana of Kamuela, Hawaii; three nieces; 10 grandnieces and grandnephews; 1 great grandniece and 1 great grandnephew.

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