The Garden Island
Notice #: 0001027662-01
Funeral Notices

GLADYS HOKULANI JOSHUA BRASH 89, passed away on July 25, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Honolulu on December 31, 2017. She was a Loving & Caring Mom, & a Beautiful Hula dancer who was one of the 3 "Joshua Sisters" that performed at the Waikiki Sands in the 1950’s. In 1967 she was the Aloha Week Queen & a member of the Ahahui Kaahumanu Society. She is predeceased in death by husband Lionel V. II; son Lionel V. III & grandson Keoni "Buster". She is survived by children John, Rose (William) Gaud, Avis Purcell, Faith (Mark) Price; 12 grandchildren, 22 great, 2 greatgreat. Services to be held at Mililani Mauka Chapel on Friday, September 15, 2017. Visitation 8:30a, Memorial 9:30a burial 11a. She will be Dearly Missed.