Obituary for Caroline Kehaunani Benton
Caroline Kehaunani Benton, 85 of Kahului, Maui peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1934 to the late William and Mary Kuhaulua.
She is survived by her 6 daughters, Josephine Sinenci, Leonora (Maka) Saltiban, Carol Ann Saltiban, Valerie (Agenhart) Nahoopii, Maechelle (Chadde) Holbron, Raechelle (Greg) Nash. Two sons, William Saltiban and Lloyd (Michelle) Saltiban Sr., 37 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by Fermin Saltiban Sr., Tyrone Benton, Fermin Saltiban Jr. and Torrance Saltiban.
Caroline grew up in Ulupalakua. She performed in a group called Nanileo Serenaders and composed the song “Nanileo” which was recorded by the group Waihona. She also performed with Ata Damasco. She was a nurses aid from 1960-1990 at different hospitals. Afterwards she worked at Hawaiian Gift Supply as a packer. She also worked as a security guard for Harbor Lights Condominium.
Arrangements completed by Norman's Mortuary.
She is survived by her 6 daughters, Josephine Sinenci, Leonora (Maka) Saltiban, Carol Ann Saltiban, Valerie (Agenhart) Nahoopii, Maechelle (Chadde) Holbron, Raechelle (Greg) Nash. Two sons, William Saltiban and Lloyd (Michelle) Saltiban Sr., 37 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by Fermin Saltiban Sr., Tyrone Benton, Fermin Saltiban Jr. and Torrance Saltiban.
Caroline grew up in Ulupalakua. She performed in a group called Nanileo Serenaders and composed the song “Nanileo” which was recorded by the group Waihona. She also performed with Ata Damasco. She was a nurses aid from 1960-1990 at different hospitals. Afterwards she worked at Hawaiian Gift Supply as a packer. She also worked as a security guard for Harbor Lights Condominium.
Arrangements completed by Norman's Mortuary.