Obituary for Dennis Leimaile "Unko D" Kekiwi
Dennis Leimaile “Unko D” Kekiwi, 73, of Lahaina, Maui, formerly of Keanae, Maui, passed away on September 12, 2022.
He survived by his companion, Gale Yoshimoto; His son, Desmond Kekiwi; Grandchildren, Baylee Mailehua Kekiwi & Ocean Sammi Polena Kekiwi; Brother, Joe (Charlotte) Kekiwi; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, James & Mary Kekiwi; Brothers, James, Walter, Henry, Lawrence, Stanley, Edward, Joseph M., Jerome, and Glenn Kekiwi; Sisters, Elizabeth Akina, Isabelle Kaha, Esther Kekahuna, Lucille Smith, and Lani Baybado.
Unko D was born on July 22, 1949 to parents James Kekiwi and Mary Kapono. He graduated from St. Anthony High School and, before closing its doors, he was a bartender/manager at the Lahaina Broiler. He was a dedicated Cowboys fan. Unko D loved the ocean, especially fishing and laying net in front of Lahaina Broiler. He also loved music and golf but, most of all he loved time spent with family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 22nd at Launiupoko Beach Park with service over ashes at 10am-11am and a pāʻina to follow.
Arrangements By:
Norman's Mortuary
He survived by his companion, Gale Yoshimoto; His son, Desmond Kekiwi; Grandchildren, Baylee Mailehua Kekiwi & Ocean Sammi Polena Kekiwi; Brother, Joe (Charlotte) Kekiwi; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, James & Mary Kekiwi; Brothers, James, Walter, Henry, Lawrence, Stanley, Edward, Joseph M., Jerome, and Glenn Kekiwi; Sisters, Elizabeth Akina, Isabelle Kaha, Esther Kekahuna, Lucille Smith, and Lani Baybado.
Unko D was born on July 22, 1949 to parents James Kekiwi and Mary Kapono. He graduated from St. Anthony High School and, before closing its doors, he was a bartender/manager at the Lahaina Broiler. He was a dedicated Cowboys fan. Unko D loved the ocean, especially fishing and laying net in front of Lahaina Broiler. He also loved music and golf but, most of all he loved time spent with family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 22nd at Launiupoko Beach Park with service over ashes at 10am-11am and a pāʻina to follow.
Arrangements By:
Norman's Mortuary