Lillian Kalani Naihe

February 23, 1938 - March 12, 2021

Lillian Kalani Naihe, 83, of Waimānalo, Hawaiʻi, passed away on March 12th, 2021. Kalani was born on February 23rd, 1938 to Bernicia Kailiponi Lane and Robert Hoapili Baker in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. She is survived by her brother, George Baker, who is the last heir of the Royal Hoapili Baker ʻohana. Kalani was happily married to Edward Naihe Sr., and together they raised 13 children, Bernicia Kaopio, Valerie Medina, Debra Flores, Edward Naihe Jr., Charles Naihe, Newman Naihe, Lopaka Naihe, Woodland Naihe, Jade Bedell, Lane (Bulla) Naihe, Cy Naihe, Hanalei Naihe, and Kamuela Naihe. She has 34 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Throughout her life she worked in a variety of different jobs as a waitress, bus aide, movie attendant, and more. She was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her true passion was creating flower arrangements for any occasion and she would often share this talent with her community, free of charge. On Kalani’s 83rd birthday her family members described her as a gift, beautiful, godly, resilient, selfless, brave, kind, warm-hearted, faithful soldier, giggly, and always thinking of others before herself. She loved mango tea and Pepsi big gulps. Her favorite sayings were “I love you ten times,” “delicious to the taste,” and “hang in there.” She is loved and will truly be missed. Her celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 10:00am Kaiona Beach Park. To keep in accordance with the Hawaii law, please wear a mask and social distancing is encouraged.