Kohala Obituary 6/29/2023
Joseph “Joe” Chew, 81, of Leeds, Ala., formerly of Hilo, died June 29 at Ascension St. Vincent East Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala. Born in Kohala, he was a retired cook, coconut frond weaver and cultural advocate. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Old Airport Park in Kailua-Kona. To RSVP, call (808) 938-3667. Survived by sons, Joseph Chew Jr. of Keaau and Allen (Dawana) Chew of Birmingham; daughter, Shirley Chew of Keaau; two granddaughters, a grandson and three great-grandchildren; sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces and nephews.
