Geraldine “Geri” Santiago

Geraldine “Geri” Ululani Mahiai Santiago died on Dec. 28, 2010 at age 65. She was born on Jan. 18, 1945. A devoted, humble, kind, energetic, and an exceptionally strong-willed woman are the simple words that describe our beautiful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.

Geri is survived by her husband Robin Santiago Sr.; son, Robin “Boy” Santiago Jr.; four daughters, Beverly Domingo (Barry), Connie Hirashima (Keith), April English (Jonathon), Carmen Solatorio (Kamaki); three sisters, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Naone, Bernadette “Buzzy” Manijo, Iwalani Enriques; five brothers, David “Butch” Mahiai Jr. (Lani), Floyd “Boy” Mahiai (Emily), Willis Mahiai, Frank “Buddy” Mahiai (Emily), William “Mac” Makaena (Julie);  23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father David Haaliliamanu Mahiai Sr., her mother Hattie Kaipoahi Simeona, and a sister, Harriet Lani Dudoit.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Kalaniana`ole Hall. Private scattering to be held at a later date.