Marilyn JoLoyce Kaia

Background

Kaia, Marilyn JoLoyce was born on August 9, 1933 in Magnolia, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Loran Byron and Jessie Luella (Remme) Hunter.

Education

Student, Grays Harbor Junior College, 1951-1952; student, University Hawaii, 1958-1960; student, University Humanistic Studies, 1980-1982.

Career

Office manager, Robert Yee Construction, Honolulu, 1970-1975; office manager, Kaua Kea Kottages, Hana, Hawaii., 1977-1978; member office staff, Hana Maui Hotel, 1976-1977; member office staff, Helani Gardens, Hana, 1978-1987; co-owner, manager, Kaia Ranch & Company, Hana, since 1976; owner, bed and breakfast hostess, Volcano (Hawaii) Heart Chalet, since 1970. Part-time teacher, Waianae (Hawaii) High School, 1960-1963.

Achievements

• Marilyn JoLoyce Kaia has been listed as a noteworthy Flower grower by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, secretary Hana Soil and Water Conservation District, since 1978. Member Heleconia Society International, Hana Flower Growers Association, University Extension Svc., American Bed and Breakfast Association, Inn Review.

Interests

• Avocation: Hawaiian history.

Connections

Married Newton Kekahio, 1955 (divorced 1969). Adopted children: Shawn Kekahio Labrador, Newton K., Tanya Kekahio Rennoe, Hunter Kea. Married John Francis Kenolio Kaia, July4, 1974.

Father:

Loran Byron Hunter

Mother:

Jessie Luella (Remme) Hunter

Spouse:

John Francis Kenolio Kaia

Spouse:

Newton Kekahio

child:

Shawn Kekahio Labrador Kaia

child:

Tanya Kekahio Rennoe Kaia

child:

Newton K. Kaia

child:

Hunter Kea Kaia