Kohala Obituary 9/12/2025
John Anthony Keliikuli, 65, of Kurtistown died Sept. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in North Kohala, he was a retired chef for the Pagoda Hotel in Honolulu and the former Sizzler. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by children, Natasha K.K. (Blythe S.L.) Keliikuli-Cabanting of Pahoa and Kesha (Justin) Paishon of Kurtistown; mother of children, Bernadine Keliikuli of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
