Mary Ellen Kaui Tom, 89 of Kahului, passed away Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at Hale Makua-Kahului. She was born on March 1st, 1933 in Hoolehua, Molokai.
She worked for the Molokai Phone Company, then the pineapple fields, before moving to Maui in 1965. She worked at the Golden Jade Restaurant which was owned by her husband's family. Later she worked at the Pizza Factory as a food prep, then Maui Pineapple Cannery, where she retired in 1995. Her life became busier than ever with grandchildren and their after school activities. She always made sure that they were fed before and after they got home. She was truly a loving grandma to all.
She is survived by her son Dexter (Josephine) Tom, Grandchildren Keola (Michelle) Tom, Kekoa (Cherry) Tom, Nohealani Tom, and Keahi (Genie) Tom. Great-grandchildren Kaeo Tom, Makoa Tom, Camry Tom, Kalae Tom, Kelton Tom, Masyn Johnson, and Madison Johnson, Ahi and Mana Tom. Great-great Granddaughter Kailani Tom, and sister Edwina Lucas.
Funeral services will be held at Norman's Mortuary on Friday, January 27, 2023. Family visitation will be from 8am to 9am. Public visitation will be from 9am to 10am, service to begin at 10am by Pastor Ken Tanaka. Eulogy by Keola Tom. Last respects will be until 12 noon. Burial to follow at Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao at 1pm. Arrangements by Norman’s Mortuary with Online Condolences: www.normansmortuary.com