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Aloha Kakahiaka,
Just by her smile when she passed I would want to cry just feel the way she looked at life it was the feeling like goosebumps, you know.... Well yesterday when I found out she passed away I knew that It was going to be a beautiful day with a blessive sunset I just had to take a breath of the cold makani that was blowing in the misty evening sunset and to just think of a wonderful lady who to me lived every moment of her life with happiness. She deserved to go peacefully and I thank God for that. I have a memory of her that will always make me feel that I know her with my heart,. I was eating breakfast early in the morning with my family and she walked in at Liliha bakery I said aloha auntie and she just walked right up to me and hugged me gave me a honi and said high babe I hugged her and said aww aunty thank you..... I was so filled with tears she just touched me deeply, after I gave her a Honi she went down the line of chairs and honi everyone in the bakery, it was such a blessing moment. She will be missed!
With all my heart,
Po'omaihealani Ulii S.
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Aloha,
I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and I just logged on to my computer to start my work day and listen to you guys on the web. Where i see that Aunty Genoa Keawe has passed away.
Growing up in Honolulu I had the the many priviliges of being around and listening to Aunty sing and play music at our Family Parties in Waipahu. She was one of our greatest inspirations in our Family when it comes to Hawaiian Music. She will surely be missed by all. My Deepest Sympathy to all of her ohana.
Much Aloha.
Leeanne M.

Aloha,
I am sadden about Aunty Genoa. My fondest memory was when Aunty came to the mainland back in Oct. of 2006 at Whittier College. I was so excited about seeing her for the first time in my life. I also had the opportunity to meet her and take a picture with her (see above). She is such a gracious lady. I grew up listening to her because of Daddy always playing her albums and records in the house. I'm 38 years old now, and i will always remember my childhood when I listen to her. I am sad but also happy that I had the chance to meet her. My blessings and prayers out to the family.
Much Love and Aloha,
Johanna M. K.
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Aloha,
Aunty Genoa was the very personification of Aloha Spirit. She was such a great role model for how to treat people with aloha, and I feel that I learned that from her example.
One sweet memory grew out of the Na Mele o Na Pua concert last August at the Embassy Suites in Waikiki. Before the concert started, some small autograph books were circulated among the members of the audience, and we were asked to sign them with a message for Aunty. It was a great idea! I had learned enough Hawaiian language to write her a little expression of Aloha Ma Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i. During the show, a large stack of these autograph books was presented to her. A few weeks later, I ran into Aunty at the Paradise Lounge at Olomana's show, where she was a frequent visitor, and I told her how touching it was that they gave her those booklets at the Na Mele o Na Pua show.
She was very happy with them, and she told me: "I read a page or two of those books every night before I go to sleep." I think that gift meant a lot to her.
Eileen C.

I've seen her all over and heard her music over the airways, but, the first time I met her was when I was a Shopping Guide at Ala Moana Shopping Center (you know the ones with the red palaka shirts?). I just happened to walk near her and muttered out, "Hello, Auntie." She replied, "Hello, my dear" and held my hand for a brief moment. Let me tell you, for that brief moment I felt my Tutu again. What a wonderful feeling! My Tutu has been with Our Lord and Savior for many years now but she sang very similar to Auntie. Ever since then, whenever I hear Auntie's music on the radio, I am brought back to that one special moment.
Mahalo, Auntie Genoa, rest in peace.
Aloha ke Akua,
D. Lehuanani H
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She will be truly missed! I grew up listening to her. What a voice, she was and is an inspiration to all of our hawaii singers.
Leilani
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Sorry to hear about Auntie. I didn't miss a Thursday at Waikiki Marriot, with her whenever I was in town. Last September really enjoyed the anniversary show on the Lewers Street walk, don't remember the name of the hotel, but it was fantastic. Fond memories will last a long time through her music.
Robert J. S.
Las Vegas, NV

She seemed like a dear heart and a very special person to everyone who knew her. Royalty like, as expected with someone of her caliber. Having met her several times at the Hoku Awards she would spend time talking story with you no matter who you were, you always seemed welcome and she loved talking to you. If you showed an interest in her music or Hawaiian music in general she would devote time to you. Auntie Genoa was very soft spoken but had a tremendous vocal talent and got things done! The powering voice of an educated vocalist. Falsetto that would set you in the Hawaiian spirit and a smile that would embed that spirit.
She will be terribly missed. I enjoyed the very short time I had with her and her memory was excellent as she would remember having met me year afer year at the Hokus. She had a great talent of remembering names and where she had seen you prior.
A hui hou Auntie Genoa Keawe
Aloha from Lea C.
Seattle WA.
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Growing up in the church, my grandma taught me to address her as Tutu Keawe. I have so many memories and my grandma (who raised me) and Tutu Keawe driving to the temple in Laie almost every Friday. Up until the last time I saw her in church on January 20th in Auwaiolimu ward she would still ask me how my Mom (grandma) was, and every conversation would end in "I love you." She is a Kupuna I definitely am proud to have known and for sure I will never forget.
Nicci S.

I never personnaly met Aunty Genoa but I watched her perform at a luau some years ago in Washington State.
Every time I hear her sing, it gives me chicken skin. One day while listening to her sing on Hawaiian105.com, my husband asked me "who is that lady singing". I told him that is Aunty Genoa. He said "she's your aunty, she is really good". I told him she is everyones "Aunty". When Aunty sang there was always so much love in her voice.
Always smiling and happy.
An insiration forever.
Aloha
Kehau K.
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Oh, dear, I cannot believe this sad news.
I have lived in New York City my entire life and only knew ofAunty Genoa's music through your radio station since my first visit to Oahu in 1996. For my 65th birthday in 2005, I brought my two children, their spouses and my four grandchildren to Oahu with the intention of spending my birthday dinner at Chai's to see the Brothers Cazimero. Right before leaving New York, I read that the Brothers would be at Wolf Trap near Washington, DC, while I would be wanting to celebrate seeing them in Hawaii. I almost cancelled the dinner, but then, I saw that Aunty Genoa was performing in their stead. I was so thrilled, but even more so actually hearing her just as I had all the years listening to her "Alika" on Hawaiian105 KINE, and so many of her other songs on my own CDs that I had already purchased.
Well, my entire family was taken with her and were totally amazed at her voice and her vivaciousness. and I will never forget how she remained near the "stage", signing autographs, talking to and taking pictures with everyone who wanted to. My 13 year old granddaughter treasures the photo she has with Aunty Genoa, as do I treasure my own with her. I will never forget the generosity of this magnificent person and the feeling she stirred and still stirs inside my soul each time I hear her sing. Aloha and God bless you, Aunty Genoa – He will now be the lucky one to have you bring your songs and your grace to His home in heaven.

Barbara Ann K.
New York City

Aloha,
Today is Sunday, March 2, 2008 and I turned on my computer to listen to Hawaiian Music and read about Auntie Genoa Keawe. We are all saddened by her passing, but oh the memories and music she leaves with us. My memory of her is from small kid time. I grew up in Halawa Housing, the old timers know that today it is the stadium where our swap meet is. I was in the second grade taking hula lessons from Miss Kuulei Clark in Aiea and we had our lst "graduation performance" at the Ala Wai Yacht Club. We also danced on the Kini Popo show and I remember this lady singing in her "high voice" the "Snow is Falling on Mauna Kea." Somehow that memory always stayed w/me and today at 60 years young, I still dance the hula in Palm Springs, California. I am one of the previledged who met this wonderful lady in person and left an impression on me for the rest of my life. Fly with the angels auntie.
Evelyn Puanani Kringen
Banning, California
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Our memories are of Aunty Genoa coming into the Paradise Lounge, nearing midnight, bright eyed, to perform with her friend Jerry Santos. We were so happy to be able to share in her 89th Birthday at the Ala Moana Hotel and the Marriott. We will remember her wonderful smile and her strong spirit of Aloha. We send our condolences to the Keawe Ohana, from Chicago.
Lanny and Phyllis Y.
New Lenox, Illinois
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Aloha, Aunty Genoa Keawa,
You will be truly missed aunty and never forgotten. Your Hawaiian music and voice will live on here in the islands and around the world. Never met you in person but, it was like i knew you forever just cause i listen to your beautiful Hawaiian music.
That is how great you were. May our gracious and so great lord be with you and guide your way in the heavens above us...rest in peace Aunty and don't worry about nothing we here in Hawaii will take care.
Love you always,
Pikake K.
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Also we are from the Netherlands and are long time Aunty Genoa admirers. She is now in our thoughts with all the Hawaiians at Aunty Genoa's memorial service to say Aloha and Farewell to the greatest Hawaiian female falsetto singer.
A gift of God she always said. And we all are grateful to God that she was on this planet His Hawaiian Angel who brings the world the timeless Hawaiian songs and let us enjoy of her sparkling voice.
ahalo a nui loa Dearest God Our Father and Rest in Peace Lady Aunty Genoa, we never will forget you.

Nora and Rene R.
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I am so sad to here of her passing. What a great loss to the Hawaiian people and their culture. I saw her perform live at the Hawaiian Regent Outdoor Bar and was just amazed at her performance. I still think of that night to this day almost 10 years later. May God Bless her and I know she is in Hawaiian Heaven.

Priscilla D.
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Aloha, I can't believe the small world, after recently moving from Hauula to Caliornia to be closer to my grandchildren I was missing Hawaiian 105 and logged on to listen to some music and saw the article on Auntie Genoa's passing.
I followed the link to read some words from others and wow the first thing I see is from on of the Uliis. Many of the Ulii family live in Hauula and were my neighbors. It all makes me want to return just as soon as I can. I am so tor between my Ohana here and there I wish I could be in both places. Auntie will be dearly missed!!!! she is an icon and a great role model. She just loved live for itself and loved to share her gift of song and story.

Steven D.
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