A Hawaiian farewell

(in memory of Dottie Schmidt
June 16, 1949–April 28, 2025)

In your passing
we say mahalo
for becoming part
of our family.

We say
what cannot be
said often enough:
We love you.

We say,
E hoʻomaha me ka maluhia,
rest in peace.

We say
a hui hou,
until we meet again.

We say
with our whole hearts,
with compassion,
peace and mercy,
a grateful aloha.

Dottie and Steev Schmidt, October 2003 / Photo: Dick Schmidt
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1 Response to A Hawaiian farewell

  1. automaticab1ef3ce79's avatar automaticab1ef3ce79 says:

    Loving tribute and picture. Mahalo.

    Love, ~Connie

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