Rowena A. I. Joseph Obituary in Augusta at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home

Obituary For Rowena A. I. Joseph

Ms. Rowena Avita Isabella Joseph, 42, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her residence.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13 One of Rowena’s Favorite Scriptures.

Rowena Avita Isabella Joseph began her life story and journey on March 14, 1981, at Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, growing up in Nanakuli and Waipahu, Hawaii.

Rowena attended Fort Belvoir Elementary School in Virginia, Nanakuli Elementary School in Hawaii as a gifted and talented student, Waipahu Elementary School, Waipahu Intermediate School, and Nanakuli Intermediate & High School in Hawaii. Rowena received a degree in General Education from Waipahu Adult Education School in Hawaii.

During her years, Rowena served as an administrator at an apartment complex near Pearl Harbor, worked at REGIS Inventory Services in Hawaii, and worked at CVS in Maryland.

In 2009, Rowena completed Air Force Basic Military Training and became a (GOU) Fuels Apprentice for the United States Air Force. Rowena’s awards included: Air Force Outstanding Unit; Air Force Good Conduct; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Medal; Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon and Air Force Training Ribbon.

Joy for Rowena during her life’s journey came from being with her family and showing up for others. Rowena provided a safe space where she could cook for and feed family and friends. She loved being able to travel to places such as Guam, the Big Island of Hawaii, Oregon, South America, the Caribbean Island, and other places to see family and friends or just traveling.

Rowena was very proud of and loved her family and her family loved her. Rowena was a strong supporter of the people who loved her. As a people person, Rowena was accepting of all those she came into contact with. Rowena never met a stranger and shared joy with those she met. Rowena touched everyone’s heart, was loved, and will be missed! As a super smart, “outside the box thinker”, Rowena brought thoughts and ideas to mind and made them happen. Rowena’s favorite type of music was Local Hawaiian Kine music, she also loved gospel music, and especially loved song selections by the Joseph Harvesters. Her favorite song was Kolohe Kai Round & Around.

Rowena was preceded in death by her father, Henderson Aunsley Joseph, Sr.

Rowena is survived by her mother, Cynthia Leilani Cullen-Sotelo; step-father, Jesse L.B. Sotelo, Sr.; sisters, Elizabeth Puanani Joseph; Keikilani Dayna-Lyn Joseph; Stephanie Elizabeth Joseph; Zanna-Rae Kainani Shaw (Tony Shaw); Khai Amoy Joseph; brothers, Clarence-Luke Kamamalu Taira (Danielle Taira); Henderson Aunsley Joseph, Jr.; Ma Rion Boyd, II; nieces, Tanée Gloria Makamae’makanalani Boyd; Maliana CyNina Jo Boyd; Zoey Megumi Hi'ilani Shaw; Baby Girl Taira; nephews, Avery Makoali’i Boyd; Edris Ekahikekalia Franklin; Beau Eugene Puaala-Norden; Axl Daniel Puaala-Norden; Reign Leonidas Huaka'iokalani Taira; many aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will be 10 AM, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Augusta Worship Center. Public viewing, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta. GA. (706) 790-8858.

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Dearest Joseph Family,
Deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of all comfort grant your family his peace that surpasses all understanding. You're in our prayers. God Bless, Macon Worship Center

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Avita I will always miss you. You know we always enjoyed each other every time we was together. I remember the time we first met after we laughed about it and every since then we created a bond that could not be broken. We always talked and encouraged each other on our journey and growth. I'm really gonna miss you Ms lady💞 until we meet again luv🌺

I'm thankful to have met Sis. Rowena. She had such a lovely personality, a great smile and a joyful laughter that was absolutely contagious. She was very warm and welcoming to me when we met for the first time. She will truly be missed. May the legacy that Sis. Rowena has left, in every heart that she touched, continue to live on in every good deed done in remembrance of the joy she shared with others.
With love and many hugs, Min. Janeen POB, CLGI Columbus, OH

May she rest in peace . Brenda Brown & family & friends.

So sad to hear this. May she rest in peace. Will be missed be everyone. Brenda Brown ,Family & Friends.

I am very sad to hear this. We use to work together. Many fond memories. A very beautiful woman inside and out. May she rest in peace . Brenda Brown & Family & Friends of CVS.

My name is Alyssa solis , today my heart is heavy as I was unable to say goodbye to my BEST FRIEND , I heart is at peace knowing avita Restored her relationship with the LORD no matter how dark or light her days were she was a praying WARRIOR! I got to hear her pray with me and over my family and I over the phone and the spirit led and moved throughout her prayer her spirit began to speak in tongues in such a POWERFUL away! She is gods daughter and she knew she was hand picked to do great in mighty things throughout peoples lives , our last conversation we spoke about how we wanted to minister to the women who suffer from PTSD sand COMPLEX TRAUMA, as you all know her soul the inner person who she is shifted the entire room when she walked in by her smile , her energy and her heart she loved loved her OHANA and people ! She helped many and loved doing it ! She would give het last even if she was without. My friend , my sister you are in heaven know with kanneshta our best friend from Guam that's were we all met when she was serving the US ARMY! Soldier now you as we spoke about putting the armor of GOD on every morning I know he was protecting you from something maybe your heart could not take , so now you are at peace covering us all my guardian angel! This was her last message to me , I love you beautiful friend ,
Rest in his INFINITE peace in Jesus name !
(From Avita) I'm here. Thank you. Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of a friend. Prob. 27:17

"My heartfelt sympathy to all of Rowena's family. She was my neighbor and our small culdesac will never be the same. We all miss her. "Please accept my sincere condolences." "My heart breaks for you all. You are all in my prayers.

Ro was one of my first troops and she was especially helpful with my wife being in Guam. She was always a presence everywhere she went and was always ready to help others.

Rowena was an extremely beautiful person and every time I saw her we would just laugh and crack jokes. She would always catch me saying or looking a way and we would just burst out laughing. I'm truly going to miss her dearly and I pray God comfort her family in their time of need.

Sis Rowena had a personality that would light up a room. Every time I encountered her she was always so bubbly and she would always give me the biggest hug! She will be missed. May God bless, keep, and sustain her family today and in days ahead. We're here when you need us.
Love, The Tanner's