Lillian Ewalani “Lani” Kanui

Lillian Ewalani “Lani” Kanui, 75, of Mansfield passed away on May 23, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York to David and Evalyn Kanui on 10/20/1944. Lani loved music, sang beautifully, and played bass guitar. She held great pride in her Hawaiian heritage and the fact that her family entertained in New York city. For greater than 10 yrs., she performed with the Kass Kanui Kombo in Arlington at the Cibola Club. She was a founding member of First United Methodist Mansfield Church’s praise band. She acted as president of the Mansfield Literacy Program and collaborated with the church in serving the community through Meals on Wheels and teaching ESL. Lani never met a stranger. She was gifted at socializing and making everyday encounters fun and light-hearted. Ewalani was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David. She is survived by sister, Davlyn Jones; brother, Henry “Kass” Haleniau Kanui and wife, Jan; nieces, Mailyn Kanui-Currie and husband, Michael, Bethany Kanui, and Tara Parsons; nephews, David Charles Kanui, and Kevin Jones. The family wishes to thank Lani’s friends: Donna and family, Jo Anna, and members of First Methodist for all the ways in which they extended the hands of Christ to Lani. A private family memorial will be held. Contributions may be made in her name to First Methodist Mansfield, 777 N. Walnut Creek Dr., Mansfield Tx 76063.