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Joseph Kalama Obituary

JOSEPH KANAI KALAMA JR. Joseph "Stuboy" Kanai Kalama Jr., 79 of Kailua, a retired carpenter/ vietnam veteran, passed away on May 8th, 2023 in Honolulu. He was also born in Honolulu. He is survived by his loving wife Bernadette (Perreira) of 54 years, son Robert "Bobby Joe" Joseph Kalama, daughters: Koryn Viernes (Jesse), Kasey Kalama-Cabral, Kristian Centeio (Shane), Brothers: David Kalama (Kimberly), Walton "Cookie" Mahoe (Gina), Howell "Chinky" Mahoe Jr. (Linda), Sisters: Duane Kalama, Kehau Mahoe Gerona, Nohea Kalama Ho'opi'i, Pua Kalama; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services 12pm, Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Kailua Beach (Middle Park across from Buzz's). Hawaiian Electric will be in the area and this might adversely affect traffic. Please give yourself ample time to reach his services. Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Jun. 4, 2023.

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Mauli "Oldsie"

January 29, 2026

A lifetime of fun memories growing up with the future "Mayor of Kailua". Stuboy, you are so loved and missed!

Kristian Kalama-Centeio

May 29, 2025

I love and miss you daddy

Pua Anderson Kaiama

June 9, 2023

I met Stu while paddling with the Kaneohe Canoe Club, Golden Mix Crew. He was an awesome paddler, an outstanding steersperson and a wonderful friend. It was an honor to have shared many memories and fun times with him. He was an inspiration to many, many young and old, beginners and seasoned paddlers. You will surely be missed, Uncle Stu..."makaukau"!!

Dayna

June 7, 2023

Stuboy was a good friend. He always had a smile on his face and was always willing to lend a hand. I met him through the Kailua paddling community and his kindness and support meant so much to me. He will be missed by everyone who had the honor to call him friend.

Kristian Kalama-Centeio (baby girl)

June 4, 2023

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