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James Freeman Kamuela Clemente, a resident of Nanakuli, passed away on April 6th at the age of 63 at Queen’s West Oahu. Kamuela, was born on May 11, 1960, to Denis and Barbara Clemente, and spent his formative years in Kapahulu, adjacent to Kaimuki High School. His educational journey took him through Jefferson Elementary, Kaimuki Intermediate, and finally Kaimuki High School, where he graduated in 1978. From his early days with the Kapahulu Raiders Pop Warner team to his playing basketball for Kaimuki High School, Kamuela was always active in sports. After high school, he pursued further education at Kapiolani Community College. Professionally, Kamuela ventured into various roles, starting at the Surf Room in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel before joining Akamai Tours, where he met the love of his life, Ginger. He dedicated many years to Aloha Airlines, transitioning through different positions, with his final role as a Flight Dispatcher. His passion for his work at Aloha Airlines continued when he moved to Aloha Air Cargo and later served as a Flight Manager at Hickam Air Force Base. In 1994, Kamuela married Alvina Ginger Andrade and relocated to Nanakuli. Their family expanded from two to five with the addition of their children Ka’au, Kiana, and Kawika. Kamuela was deeply involved in his children’s lives, even serving as President of Nanakuli Pop Warner football for a few years while his boys played football. He and Ginger continued to be their kids biggest fans at their various school and sports events. Known for his kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand, Kamuela will be remembered for his loving heart that he shared with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Alvina Ginger, children Ka’au (Jerricah) and granddaughters Kamali’i and Mahina, Kiana and grandsons Kanaloa and Kalawai’a; Kawika, as well as his parents Denis and Barbara, siblings Ka’ano’i (Edine), Kalani (Josie), Ku’ulei (Bronson) Omura, nephews, nieces, and stepmother Phyllis Leilani. A celebration of Kamuela’s life will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 AM.
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