NOTICE: Memorial Celebration Service will be on 2 April 2016, 2:00 PM, at Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, Poulsbo, WA.
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Sonia Lien Vrooman Kahanamoku, born on 20 September 1935, died peacefully today at Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab, Bainbridge Island, Washington USA.
In the final days of her earthly sojourn, Sonia maintained her cheery self. She saw her last moments "as a new beginning," assuring those around her "all is well with my soul." As a survivor, artist, friend, delightful Hawaiian, Sonia amazed us all with her outlook on life, on death, her Aloha, her shalom."
My cancer, living with cancer is a blessing – a joy!" she once noted."I appreciate the opportunity to visit with and care for others who visit me in my final days in this life." Right to the end she found ways to care about others, her visitors, her roommate in the bed next to her at the hospice.
In the final days of her earthly sojourn, Sonia maintained her cheery self. She saw her last moments "as a new beginning," assuring those around her "all is well with my soul." As a survivor, artist, friend, delightful Hawaiian, Sonia amazed us all with her outlook on life, on death, her Aloha, her shalom."
My cancer, living with cancer is a blessing – a joy!" she once noted."I appreciate the opportunity to visit with and care for others who visit me in my final days in this life." Right to the end she found ways to care about others, her visitors, her roommate in the bed next to her at the hospice.
Sonia visited her family island home summer of 2015 for the last time, attending the 2015 Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Oceanfest Celebration & 125th Anniversary. A me ke aloha ke aloha ka i 'oi a'e, pomaika'i na mea apau, pomaika'i na mea apau (When there is ALOHA everything is blessed, everything is blessed).
Cancer doesn't need to translate into fear. For some cancer is trumped by hope. This was Sonia Lien Kahanamoku. From paradise to Paradise.
Mahalo for Sonia’s life. See her in the next. We thank the God for Sonia’s kindness and love.
Aloha kākou.
Full Obituary (google pdf doc)
Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park Notice
Cancer doesn't need to translate into fear. For some cancer is trumped by hope. This was Sonia Lien Kahanamoku. From paradise to Paradise.
Mahalo for Sonia’s life. See her in the next. We thank the God for Sonia’s kindness and love.
Aloha kākou.
Full Obituary (google pdf doc)
Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park Notice
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