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A Hui Hou Butch Pi’imauna
By the Piimauna 'Ohana
Uncle Butch was born at Kula Sanatorium (also known as Kula Hospital) on February 18, 1957, when Hawaii was still a territory. He was the son of Joseph Nahale and Sadie Pi‘imauna. Uncle Butch was the 5th out of 9 children and probably the most kolohe. He attended Kaupō school until the 2nd grade and then Hāna school until he graduated in 1975.
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After graduating he joined the National Guard and did infantry for 6 years. While in the National Guard he lived in Kaupō and worked different jobs. One of those jobs was working for Ala Akua Ranch as a wrangler. He would take care of the horses, saddle them and pack them to take tourist on trail rides up in the crater. Uncle Butch also trained horses and would help with the branding of cattle. He worked at Kula Lodge and on protea farms as well. He was a jack of all trades.
In 1990 he married his wife Kathy and began his 32-year career at the Four Seasons Resort, Uncle Butch worked in the landscaping department and was named employee of the month 2 times during his time at the hotel. Many employees have said how much they miss his presence there.
Butch Pi'imauna, beloved kupuna, father, papa, brother, uncle godfather, and friend.
Piimauna 'Ohana
When Uncle Butch wasn’t working he loved to spend his time in Kaupō. He had so much knowledge of the land and ocean. He knew where to pick Maile, what trees had the best fruit, where the Heiau and Piko caves were; he knew where and when to hunt and fish, and where the best spots were to catch black crab and get ‘opihi. Uncle Submitted by the Pi’imauna ‘Ohana Butch knew the land like the back of his hand and had a deep love for Kaupō, the place he called home.
Uncle Butch was truly an exceptional Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle and Godfather. He loved his ‘Ohana and was always ready and willing to help if anyone needed. Although he’ll sorely be missed, he’ll also be remembered.
