Her influence can be felt in every performance, every rehearsal, and every young person who found confidence and joy on our stage. Melissa’s legacy is one of passion, laughter, and unwavering commitment to community.
A celebration of her life will be held on
📅 Thursday, November 20
🕔 5–8 p.m.
📍 Kukui Grove Center – Macy’s Men’s (enter by First Hawaiian Bank)
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre in her honor — to continue the work she loved so deeply and to keep her vision alive for generations to come.
If you have photos to share for the celebration, please send them to kehaukato70@gmail.com by November 15.
Melissa’s spirit will forever be part of HCT — in the lights, the music, the laughter, and the joy she helped create.
With love and gratitude,
The Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre ʻOhana