E Komo Mai! Welcome, My name is Valerie Kauo Hayes, I am Uncle Big John's niece.  Since his passing, I wanted to continue his legacy. He was a big part of Coco Palms. The day after his funeral, I visited my cousin Maile who is Big John's daughter. We laughed and cried reminiscing about him. The idea came to me that I wanted to create a website as a tribute to Uncle John and share his life with all of you. Hope you enjoy the pictures and stories with his family and great friends. If you would like to share photos of Big John I'd be more than happy to add it to his timeline.

 

The Kauo family wishes to thank all of you as you have shared the spirit of Aloha

with Big John and his life at Coco Palms Hotel. Mahalo to Bob Jasper for the wonderful tour and I love this picture he took of uncle John's gi.

 

Aloha 'oe

Valerie

 

          John Pakahea Hano Kauo

 

     - Born December 13, 1933

     - Sadly left us on December 29, 2013.

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                      Philippians 1:2-3

 

         "Grace and peace to you from God our         

            Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank   

                 my God every time I remember you."