Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Volume XXVII, Number 39, 15 April 1936 — KEAAU YOUTH DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS [ARTICLE]
KEAAU YOUTH DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
John Kameiamela, son of Mrs. Josepr Nihoa, of Keaau, died last Tuesday at the Hilo Memorial hospital, after an illness of only a few days. He is a stepson of Joseph Lk Nihoa 4 station agent at Keaau station, and for sorae months has been substituting for tlie latter who has been ill during the time.
Young Kamelamela was 16 years old and was a graduate of Olaa school. He was born in Pahoa. Two weeks ago Sunday he made a trip to Puna with a number of other boys. Shortly after his return home he was takcn ill. During the week his illness became so serious tliat lie was taken to the Hik> Memorial hospital.
The funeral \yas lield Wednesday afternoon from the Elmore mortuary, līilo.
Besides hts mother and stepfatlier he is survived bjf one sistēr and four brothers.