'Iolani Ikehara Obituary

'IOLANI MCDONALD IKEHARA 'Iolani Ikehara, loving wife and dedicated mother passed away at home in Monument, Colorado surrounded by family on 2 September 2023. Born on 5 January 1953 to Robert McDonald and Helen Wai'ale'ale in Kaua'i, Hawai'i, 'Iolani was the second of three daughters. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools 1971, she attended college in Oregon where she met future husband Adrian. Following graduation in 1975, she returned to Hawai'i and quickly rose through the ranks at Bank of Hawai'i. Adrian and 'Iolani got married in 1987. She homeschooled four children between 1994 and 2009, after which she took a job as the NAF budget director on Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa, Hawai'i. She later took a job at Fort Carson, Colorado and worked tirelessly as the chief financial officer. She retired in 2020 to spend more time with her grandkids Ikaia and Malulani, especially enjoying their academic prowess and athletic endeavors. She is survived by husband, Adrian; son, Kazden Kauwilanuimakaehaonalani and significant other, Janine, son: Mykenna Kala'iluaokeolaokamauoha and wife: Hatsune, daughter, Marika Kahulaliwaioluikamaluhia and significant other, Malik as well as grandson, Ikaia and granddaughter, Malulani; and son, Zen Kanani'Ikeaikaulupali and fiance, Anna; and sister, Bobette McDonald. Arrangements Provided By: Tri Lakes Funeral