Birth date: Aug 28, 1955 Death date: May 26, 2020
Celeste K. Ganeku August 28, 1954 – May 26, 2020 Celeste Kulamanu Ganeku was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 28, 1954, and passed into everlasting life on May 26, 2020 at the Castle Medical Center in Kailua, Oahu. She shared Read Obituary
Aloha Garret!
This is Martin Grant (HECO Security, Retired)
I saw this obituary and wanted to reach out to you in Aloha and respect to offer my sympathies with the passing of your beloved Wife. I cannot imagine your pain, and want to reach out to you and your Ohana to say I am sorry.
I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to drop me an email at
[email protected]
I’d be honored to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Martin Grant
Dearest Gary and Ohana ~
Gary, I am so sorry to learn about Manu's passing, sister Bobbie, called me. :( my tears could not stop, while writing this tribute.
Celeste and I worked at United Airlines together, she was my "older" sister who took care of me. We played many softball games, traveled to Florida to play in a tournament, went to Epcot Center, Disneyland and Universal Studios together. It was always and adventure where ever we went. Manu and Gary would spend countless hours helping me to learn to golf at NewTown Driving Golf Range.
Our relationship was a divine appointment as I believed God placed us together for a reason as we shared many stories together. The comment I remember the fondest is, "I Sus!" dat one... joke joke, laugh laugh. We enjoyed golfing, partying, hanging out, singing, and eating.
Though I didn't see much of Manu over the past years as I live on Maui, we had a sister-relationship that transcends a lifetime. From moving over the years, I don't have any photos of Manu as she was the photographer --- Gary, if you ever find a photo of us, please share it with me.
Sister Manu, I will miss you forever but I know in God's time we will all be with each other. Celeste your love is infectious as your kindness has guided me over the years as both you and Gary's love for each other left an impression of my life. I am forever thankful for you both. I am saddened to not see you on 6/20 and understand the COVID impacts. Know that I love you forever and thank you for being a part of my life.
Love You Always --- Juli Corpuz Patao (Your Forever Sista) with a bat and club in hand :)
I grew up with Celeste (Conception) at Star of The Sea Elementary School. I remember her as the head cheerleader of a group of her friends. They had cool uniforms and cheered on the boys teams ( back then there was nothing for girls) when they played other Catholic school teams. We reconnected over ten years ago. She organized get-togethers for our 8th grade class reunions. I was so lucky to get to attend the last one in the fall. What a party! What laughs! What love in the room! Celeste made it happen. I have not laughed so hard nor felt so whole in years being with the “kids” I had known. She had helpers too, but most of the party, including the treats, she put together or baked! Now I will always be great full that I got to see her one last time. She was one-of-a-kind. Hard-working, giving, funny ( oh her jokes!), great singer, smart, beautiful, kind and loving. I wish I could be in Hawaii to celebrate her life with you all. I will offer a prayer and light a candle for her and her beloved hubby, friends and ohana. Much aloha. And I will see you in heaven my sister Celeste.
