Notable Births & Deaths for Wailea ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wailea. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• William Awihilima 'Willy K' Kahaiali'i     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Awihilima 'Willy K' Kahaiali'i<1>
  • He was born in Lahaina (HI) on October 17, 1960 (a Monday) and died in Wailuku (HI) on May 18, 2020 (a Monday).
  • Lahaina is located in Maui County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wailea (which is located in ).
  • Wailuku is located in Maui County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wailea (which is located in ).
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • The body was cremated.
• Kris Kristofferson     (Singer, songwriter, actor)
  • Full name: Kristoffer Kristofferson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kris Kristofferson<1>
  • He was born in Brownsville (TX) on June 22, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Hana (HI) on September 28, 2024 (a Saturday).
  • Brownsville is located in Cameron County, Texas.
  • Hana is located in Maui County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Wailea (which is located in ).
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • The body was cremated.
• Richard Loo     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Loo<1>
  • He was born in Hana (HI) on October 1, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 20, 1983 (a Sunday).
  • Hana is located in Maui County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Wailea (which is located in ).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Wailea to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
• Wally Kaname Yonamine     (Professional football, professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wally Kaname Yonamine<1>
  • He was born in Olowalu (HI) on June 24, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on February 28, 2011 (a Monday).
  • Olowalu is located in Maui County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Wailea (which is located in ).
  • Honolulu is located in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Diamond Head Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Diamond Head Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Wailea to Diamond Head Memorial Park