My Beloved Wife Has Passed on to the Infinite Path of Kane
("Hala Kuu Wahine Aloha, I Ke Ala Polikua A Kane", Nupepa Kuokoa, March 6, 1924)
Mr. Editor; greetings:—Please be so kind as to publish in available space of our beloved, “The Great Treasure of the Hawaiian Nation”,1 for the words placed above.
Whereas, it please the Heavenly Father to retrieve the life breath of my dear wife at 6 a.m. on Feb. 17, 1924, from our beloved home at Maliko, Maui.2
My dear wife, Mrs. Nakiaha Kalawaia, was born at Nuu, Kaupo, Maui in 1860. Therefore, she was 64 years old when she passed on to the everlasting world.
We were married in Kipahulu, Maui by the Rev. D.3 Puhi in 1872. Thus, we spent 52 years in matrimony.
Fifteen children sprang from our garden; nine have passed on, and six are still living.
We have 15 grandchildren lamenting their dear grandmother who has passed on to Kane’s infinite path.
My wife was welcoming to those who visited us. She held high regard for her friends, from the prominent to the humble.
Many friends and acquaintances came to view the mortal remains of my beloved wife, offering gifts of bouquets.
We send our immense gratitude to them.
With my best regards to you, Mr. Editor, and a fond farewell from us to the lightning-fast typesetting youths.
Sorrowfully,
L. K. KALAWAIA,
SAM’L K. KALAWAIA
JNO. P. KALAWAIA,
LONO KALAWAIA,
KAHUILA KALAWAIA
HERMAN KALAWAIA,
MRS. SAM SOLOMON,
Maliko Gulch, Maui, Feb. 25, 1924
Note: The Kalawaia family cemetery is located at the top of the cliff on the eastern side of Maliko Bay.