Sherilyn Kau‘i Kanoho

Sherilyn Kau‘i Kanoho, of Anahola, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on Aug. 28, 1962, in Lihue, Kauai, and was a retired social worker. Sherilyn was a talented hula dancer, seamstress, lauhala weaver, feather lei maker, and spoke Hawaiian fluently.

She was preceded in passing by her father Harrison Kau‘i Johnson, mother(s) Violet (Rosa) Johnson, Rona (Garcia) Johnson, siblings Paul Peralta, Domi Peralta, Lisa John, Rona “Sug” Rocha, brother-in-law Scott Byers, in-laws Ezra and Pauline Kanoho.

Sherilyn is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Paul Kekai Kanoho, children Erin Li‘u (Casey Kaohelaulii Jr.) Kanoho, Isaiah Kai (Tayler) Kanoho, Colbie Kau‘i (Michael) Henslee, mother Emma Peralta, sisters Raenani Byers,

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