Sophie Moana Adversalo's Obituary
Celebrating the Life of Sophie Moana (Kelley) Adversalo
November 3, 1943 - January 23, 2026
Sophie Moana (Kelley) Adversalo was born in Honolulu on November 3rd, 1943 and peacefully passed away on January 23rd, 2026, at Maluhia Hospital.
She is survived by five children: Lisa (David) Silva, Verna (Norman) Podlewski, Rudy D. (Cyndi) Adversalo, Roland (Suzette, deceased) Adversalo, and Ryan (Jennifer) Adversalo and 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; hanai sons Durwin Lee and Kimo Thompson.
She is also survived by her sisters, Gwendolyn “Honeypal” Wong, Miriam “Sweetie” (Alan) Ueno, and Edna “Darling” Kelley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Adversalo, her parents Samuel and Edna Kelley and her oldest sister, Maude “Ipolani” Kelley.
Mom lived a full life, earning many other names to reflect her charm and good-natured spirit - Chubby, Mrs. A, Aunty Sophie. In all she did, she devoted her all.
“Where you are today is where you are in life. It does not matter what it is, it is just that it is. Good or bad, we cannot turn the clock back and expect immediate changes. We always try to be good. Being good is beneficial to you and to others. When we set out direction, it makes life easier. When we waiver, it complicates life. However, complications or diversity, leads to growth.” (Mom’s Words, July 2003)
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