Frances Lokelani (Kiaaina) Racoma
June 7, 1952 – Sept. 26, 2025
Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu: Frances Lokelani (Kiaaina) Racoma passed peacefully at home on Sept. 26, 2025, surrounded by her ʻohana. Originally from Waimānalo, she graduated from Kailua High School in 1970 and earned an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Honolulu Community College. Frances worked with dedication and care throughout her life. Her career took her from her very first job at Rocky Road Egg Farm to the Honolulu Community Action Program, the Bank of America, and eventually to Child Protective Services – even working a second job at Jack in the Box to support her ʻohana. Frances was an active member of the Waikīkī and Kaumualiʻi Hawaiian Civic Clubs, donating her time to serve the community. Clever with her hands, Frances sewed prom dresses for her sisters, crocheted, and crafted. She was also a skilled softball pitcher and coached Bobby Sox. Although a lefty, she learned to golf right-handed. Frances was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Charlotte Kiaaina; siblings Bernadine, Sarah Kealoha, Benjamin Jr., and Daniel Kiaaina; children Shannon Nayah Racoma and Runi “Buddy” Racoma Jr.; and granddaughter, Kaʻaiʻōhelo Nobrega-Olivera. She is survived by her sisters Dorlin Kaaihili and Janice “Penny” Kiaaina; children Victoria Puaʻala (Chris) Kimsel, Victor “Budda” (Malia) Nobrega-Olivera, and Stacey Racoma; Adopted sons Isaiah, Israel, and Fynix; grandchildren Genoa, Sharray (Adrina), Shardae (Keiki), Shaydan, Kaedan, Taedan, Xaydan, Paul (Megan), Joshua (Asia), and Matt; great-grandsons Kūnuiākea and Pāhili; great-granddaughters Faavae, Lelei, Taʻua, Kenese, and Lilinoe. Her love, laughter, and service lives on through her ʻohana and community.
