The Garden Island
Notice #: 0001388026-01
Funeral Notices


JOHN “JP” ALEXANDER KALIMAHANA PUNUA

JP passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2022. Born in Lihue, Hawaii, on September 15, 1956, he grew up in Wailua, Kauai. He lived a great life and was loved and appreciated by his family, many friends and co-workers.
JP enjoyed an outstanding 37 yr career as a Sr. Flight Attendant with Hawaiian Airlines. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Ann Kuuleialoha Punua. Survived by his father Victor Punua, Sr.; his daughter Herenui; former wife Cara; sister, Kuuleialoha (Yossi); brothers: Victor, Jr. (Cheryle), Wallis (Shana) & Edward, Sr. (Vanessa); nieces: Keialohi, Kawehi (Russell) & Leimomi; nephews: Kaimana, Matthew (Patrice), Micah, Kalae (Kris), Iki (Chandee), Marcus, and Edward, Jr.; grandnieces: Victoria, Lana, Stella, & Lilinoe, and grandnephews: Kamakau, Hekili, and Mason.
Services on October 8, 2022, All Saints Church, Kapaa, Kauai, Visitation: 1:00 p.m.; Service: 3:00 p.m. and reception to follow.