Ellynette Bannister Kealohi

September 25, 1936 - July 20, 2018

Ellynette Harriet Kekulalani Kealohi, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Kaneohe. She was surrounded by her family. Ellie joined her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 20, 2018. She was born on September 25, 1936 in Maile, ’Oahu to William Bannister (laborer) and Elizabeth Mikahaka (teacher). Ellynette was very close to her maternal grandmother Harriet Kailiwai. She loved being on the ranch with her grandmother. She attended Sacred Hearts Covenant and graduated from Kaimuki High School. On August 4, 1956, she married James Rudolph Kealohi at St. Patrick’s Church. Together, they had four sons and two daughters. She was known to most as “Keku”, others called her “Ellie”. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Rudy; sons, James (“Honeygirl”), Rory (Rochelle), Rodney (Sandy), (“Jackie") widow of Randall, and daughters Millynette (Brad) and MaryElizabeth (Joseph); 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchildren; and brother Harlan “Reggie” Bannister. Ellie was hard working. She was the Front Office Manager with Hilton Hawaiian Village, until she retired in 1990. Ellie was a virtuous woman. She loved to share God’s word to those in need. She happily gave more than she had. She would always pray for others and sing praises to the Lord. She had filled books with prayers and praises. Ellie lived life to the fullest. All through the simplest of things. Some of her favorite pastimes where chatting with her family and friends, watching and cheering for her grandchildren at their various sport games, as well as any of their other extracurricular activities. Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Ellie are invited to Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817, on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 4-5 PM family viewing, 5-6 PM open viewing, 6-7 PM services, and 7-8 PM. Please join us as we lovingly remember her blessed life.