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Aloha kakou,
The woman below passed away in February, but I didn't know it until just today. Aunty Gwen Leialoha Burrows was my friend, even though we had never met. We knew each other through a Hawai'i Independence list and over the years I've been stunned with admiration at her crusty, feisty spirit and "take no prisoners" modes of communication. She was a passionate advocate for Hawaiian independence and did not mince words. And yet she had another side, warm hearted and deeply spiritual. She had access to other realms, and over the last year and a half shared a lot with us, and gave some particular attention to me, as I struggled to make sense of certain inexplicable occurances in my own life. I began to rely on her guidance and insight, and her hope that Light would triumph.
I will miss her so much.
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GWEN LEIALOHA BURROWS, 66, of Kaua'i, died Feb. 5, 2007. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. A cafeteria worker with the state Department of Education. Survived by son, Ashley Place; daughters, Tenley Amaki, Shelley Thomas, Chris and Robyn Nihi; brothers, William Jr. and Thomas Ahyee, James, Frank and Jesse; sisters, Ruth Soares, Willimina English, Billy-Jo and Susan Ahyee; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa; service 3 p.m. Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 at Kamalo Wharf, Moloka'i; scattering of ashes to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
The woman below passed away in February, but I didn't know it until just today. Aunty Gwen Leialoha Burrows was my friend, even though we had never met. We knew each other through a Hawai'i Independence list and over the years I've been stunned with admiration at her crusty, feisty spirit and "take no prisoners" modes of communication. She was a passionate advocate for Hawaiian independence and did not mince words. And yet she had another side, warm hearted and deeply spiritual. She had access to other realms, and over the last year and a half shared a lot with us, and gave some particular attention to me, as I struggled to make sense of certain inexplicable occurances in my own life. I began to rely on her guidance and insight, and her hope that Light would triumph.
I will miss her so much.
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GWEN LEIALOHA BURROWS, 66, of Kaua'i, died Feb. 5, 2007. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. A cafeteria worker with the state Department of Education. Survived by son, Ashley Place; daughters, Tenley Amaki, Shelley Thomas, Chris and Robyn Nihi; brothers, William Jr. and Thomas Ahyee, James, Frank and Jesse; sisters, Ruth Soares, Willimina English, Billy-Jo and Susan Ahyee; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa; service 3 p.m. Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 at Kamalo Wharf, Moloka'i; scattering of ashes to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
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