Remembering Always

Brandow, Kwen-Lynn
Kwen-Lynn "Nani" Kaleo'onalani Kamae Brandow of Mesa, AZ, beloved daughter,
sister, wife, and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 3, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ.
Born March 25, 1946 in Honolulu, Hawaii Nani comes from a long line of Native
Hawaiian entertainers. Formerly a resident of Hilo, Hawaii, Nani was a proud
descendent of the first Mormon Native Hawaiian pioneers who founded and settled
the Polynesian community of Iosepa, UT. Nani's talents as a dancer, performer, and
singer provided her opportunities to tour throughout the United States, Canada, and
Asia. She was also part of the first traditional Hawaiian dance troupe to establish the
Polynesian Cultural Center in La'ie, HI. Nani married Craig T. Brandow in La'ie, HI
in 1964 and were looking forward to celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary in
September. Working with Native American students from across the United States,
Nani served several years as a school administrator for the Native American Preparatory
School in Rowe, NM. Nani was a diligent worker, sincere in every word and action.
She bestowed kindness and compassion to all those that made her acquaintance.
Nani was preceded in death by her mother Maraea Lua Kamae, father Henry Kamae Sr.,
brother Keawe Kamae, Sr, and sister Kay-Vola Kamae Shannon. Nani is survived by
her brothers Kenneth Kamae, Sr., Henry Kamae, and Kane Kamae all of Southern CA.
Nani is also survived by her beloved and devoted husband Craig Brandow of Mesa, AZ;
sons: Keawe Brandow of Tempe, AZ, Teariki Brandow of Las Vegas, NV, and Bobby
Brandow of Maricopa, AZ; daughters: Sunny Brandow of Colorado Springs, CO,
Sanya Lawrence of Hilo, HI, Heidi Brandow of Santa Fe, NM, Fredricka Brandow of
Honolulu, HI, and 22 grandchildren. Viewing will be held Friday, May 15th, 2009 from
5-7pm at the Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E Broadway Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206,
(480)-830-4422. Final services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mesa Arizona Skyline Stake Center, 10305 East
Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85208 from 10am-12pm, with a reception immediately following.