Myrtle Leinaala Pratt passed away on April 17, 2024, in Waimea, Kaua‘i, at the age of 95. She was born on Dec. 15, 1928, in Na‘alehu, Hawai‘i. She was a field hand for Gay & Robinson Plantation.
She was preceded in death by husband Merlin Pratt, son Merlin Pratt Jr., father David Kaapana, parents Caroline and Robert Kansaku, grandparents John and Caroline Kahananui.
She is survived by daughters Christina (David) Kelekoma, Elvera (Gilbert) Moniz, Jasmine “Nani” (Henry) Aviguetero, sons Lloyd (Janee) Pratt, Terrill (Mary) Pratt, Edward (Jennifer) Pratt, brother Jordan (Shirley) Kahananui, 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.