Kailiohe Pe'elua

Life Of 115 Years Ends On Molokai

(Special to the Advertiser)

Written: March 11, 1931

Kamalo, Molokai, March 9, after residence on Molokai for more than 100 years, Mrs. Kailiohe Kameekua, age 115, died at her home here yesterday afternoon following an illness of about a month.

The aged matriarch was born at Kaoio, Mapulehu, Molokai, on February 28, 1816, and lived at Kamalo all her life with the exception of visits made to the other islands.

Mrs. Kameekua, until a few years ago, lived an active outdoor life. She was an ardent fisherman, and was a notable exponent of Hawaiian domestic arts, particularly the making of Hawaiian quilts and the weaving of mats. This form of industry she was compelled to relinquish about a year ago when her vision failed. Despite this blow she remained keenly interested in people and affairs on Molokai until her life ended.

Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence at 3 o’clock this afternoon. She will be buried in the Catholic cemetery at Kamalo, with Father Henry officiating at the services.

Surviving her are three daughters, Mary Kameekua of Kamalo, Mrs. Annie Makakulani of Kalaupapa and Mrs. Kaui Paia of Honolulu. In addition she leaves several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom are residents of Molokai.