Lynette Takayesu

Lynette Leialoha Kaowili Takayesu 74, formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away March 9, 2014 in Idaho Falls, ID at the home of her daughter. Born February 18, 1940 in Kawaihau, Kauai, Hawaii to Henry Iu Kwong Hee and Violet Kaui Kaneakua Hee, she attended Likelike Elementary, Central Intermediate, and graduated from Farrington High School. She married the late Lawrence Papaiano "Bay" Kaowili in Honolulu, HI, who passed away on January 12, 1979, then the late Kenneth Kiyoshi "Curly" Takayesu, who passed away on May 19, 2009. A community daycare provider for many children including many nieces and nephews, she was the best "Auntie" to all the children she cared for. She was an accomplished pianist and a master fisher-woman. We will miss her dearly!! The family would love to hear favorite stories about "Aunty Lynette" by sending it to lkauilanis@msn.com, in the subject line include "Aunty Lynette". Survivors include Son, Ocean Papaiano Kaowili Daughter, Laureen (Steven) Stanfield Daughter, Lorna Mele Hauoli (Douglas) Kometani Son, Lawrence Kalani (Donna) Kaowili Sisters, Ruth Ung Kuualoha (Ala) Kolo, Violet Leinani (Ralph) Arakaki, Lucy Kealii (Richard) Wong, Diane Kuulei (Eddie) Gushiken Brothers, Robert Keonaona (Genie) Hee, John Kaipo (Dee) Hee 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Lance Kaowili, brother, Henry Ah San Kaui Hee and sister, Naomi Noeau. Funeral services will be held March 28, 2014 at Diamond Head Mortuary in Honolulu, HI. Visitation at 10:30 am with services at 11:45 am. Burial will follow at Valley of the Temples.

Funeral Services will be held

11:45 am ,Friday, March 28, 2014 Diamond Head Mortuary 535 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816