Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 39, Number 9, 1 September 2022 — Page 29 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

V HALI'A ALOHA V ^ FOND REMEMBERANCE "

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LYNETTE KUULEI YAU KUT APANANIAU (NOV. 30, 1944 - FEB. 23, 2022)

Lynette Apana-Niau (77) passed away surrounded by her 'ohana in Honolulu on Feb. 23, 2022. She was born in Līhu'e, Kaua'i, to Ernest Quon Po (Apo) and Christina Akio Aki Apao Apana. Apana-Niau graduated from Kapa'a High Sehool and was lovingly ealled "Aunty Lyn." Known for her paniolo upbringing she will he remembered as "the gal who loved her horse more than anything else!" She loved to sing "cowboy" tunes and was part of her 'ohana musical group "The Apana Sisters." During her lifetime, Apana-Niau worked in a number of industries. She started at Kapa'a Pineapple Cannery and later worked in hnanee, travel and hotel. She was an entrepreneur whose businesses included a rental car company and a rodeo school/stable. Apana-Niau also served for a time as an ambassador for Hawaiian Airlines' promotional team, and was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2019, she moved to O'ahu for medical care. Ap-ana-Niau is pre-deceased by her parents and hy sisters Carolyn Lou Leimomi Apana, Shirlette Pualani (Donald) Apana-Miike, and Lovey Leina'ala Apana. She is survived by her children Celine Nelson (Jeff Wong), Stevette (Brad) Santiago, and Floyd (Eva) Niau; by her grandchildren Braeden Santiago, Logan (Yana) Santiago, Nicholas Santiago, Amare Owsley, Louis Samuel Niau and Aikoa Takenaka; by her step-children Kahea White, Jr., Barry, Cody and Zailea White Lawrence; by her siblings Dorna (Justin) Ginden-Mahelona, Beverly (Ernest) Apana-Muraoka, and Russell (Lori) Apana; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. A Celebration of Life will be held Nov. 26, 2022 in Las Vegas. For information eontact Kumu Hula Beverly Apana-Muraoka (her sister)at 808-822-1451. ■