Raynard Kanoho Suganuma
Dec. 8, 1950 – May 17, 2025
Raynard Kanoho Suganuma was born on Dec. 8, 1950, in Nānākuli, delivered by homesteader midwife Fanny Keoho. He was the hiapo of Melvin Suganuma and Kuʻualoha Kanoho Suganuma, welcomed into the world at their hale on Lepeka Avenue, where his ʻiewe was lovingly buried beneath the plumeria tree. Ray’s kahua was built on hard work, education, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to staying physically and mentally fit. A proud graduate of Damien Memorial High School, he became the first in his ʻohana to earn a college degree. He later returned to his alma mater as Kumu Kai, shaping the lives of thousands of haumāna. He was a lifelong athlete – a hula dancer for Ka Pā Hula, a paddler for many canoe clubs, a century cyclist, a coach, and an avid pickleball player. Ray lived the core Hawaiian values of kuleana, lōkahi, and aloha, and always had a warm minoʻaka. His ʻohana returned Ray’s ashes to Nānākuli, where he now rests in the waters off Zablan Beach. A celebration of life will be held at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel on Friday, September 12. Visitation: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Service: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Hawaiian lunch to follow. Flowers and lei are welcome.
Keith Alexander Kaʻohiai Kaʻahanui
March 19, 1954 – July 3, 2025
Keith Alexander Kaʻohiai Kaʻahanui, 71, of Kapolei, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Keith graduated from W.R. Farrington High School in 1972 and attended Church College of Hawaiʻi (nka BYU-Hawaii). Keith’s career began at Hawaiian Telephone Co., retiring as a cable splicer. He later retired from his second job at Aulani Disney Resort as a counselor for Auntie’s Beach House. He was most recently employed at Prime Flight Aviation Services. Keith was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in the Arizona–New Mexico Spanish speaking mission. In his youth, Keith was active in the Boy Scouts, earning both Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards. He later became a district commissioner for the organization. He served as a seminary instructor and was the first bishop of the newly formed Kapolei Ward of the Makakilo Stake. Keith loved volleyball and coached PAL leagues as well as high school volleyball teams. Keith was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Ashlyn Kaʻahanui; brother Kevin; and grandson Seth Coen. He is survived by his wife and eternal companion of 49 years, Winona Kaʻahanui; children Jamie (Sheldon) Coen, Tracy (Jarrette) Beate, and Cy (Tristen) Kaʻahanui; grandchildren Stanton Coen, Solomon Coen, Kawehionapua Coen, Samson Coen, Jersie Ann Beate, and Jazzlynn May Beate; siblings Kerwyn (Danette) Kaʻahanui, Kent (Telaya) Kaʻahanui, Kimberly Kaʻahanui, Justin (Juanita) Kaʻahanui, and Kahealani Kaʻahanui. Maternal uncle Gregory K. Kaʻōnohi; and two paternal aunts, Haunani Orso and Uʻilani Colon. Keith was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
