Frances Stancil
Frances Kanahoa DeMela Stancil Peoples
Frances was born Aug. 11, 1918, and died on Oct. 15, 2009.
Frances' children

With Guy Stancil

Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil
March 31, 1935-
Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil
Aug. 15, 1940-
Kathleen Yvonne Stancil Akau
Aug. 24, 1944-

Guy Stancil with wife Frances
Family photo

Frances Kanahola DeMella Stancil Peoples, Henry Branch, widow of Guy Stancil, died in Kailua, Hawaii. Frances was born Aug. 11, 1918, and died on Oct. 15, 2009. She was 91.

Frances Kanahola DeMella Stancil Peoples was the widow of Guy Stancil, daughter-in-law of Oscar Stancil, mother of Ted, Doug and Kathleen.

Frances' services were on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at St. Anthony's church in Kailua, HI 96734. The burial services was on Oct. 31, 2009, at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

Frances leaves behind son Theodore 'Teddy' Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil and wife Veronica; grandchildren Guy Shane Kekaa Stancil and wife Marion, Mark Wayne Kalikookala Stancil and wife Catherine, Scott Blane Kalani Stancil and wife Roseann, Charmaine Kekahaualani Stancil Lime and husband Angel Michael, Michael Dane Kenui Stancil and wife Deena, Danielle Stancil Flavin, Tammy-Lynn Uilani Stancil; great grandchildren Guy Shane Kekaa Stancil Jr., Malia Stancil, Kealohikehau Shalen Jorelle Stancil, Kellen Kyle Kalikookala Stancil, Kean Cavell Kamana Stancil, Kolby Stancil, Stephanie Stancil, Salisa Lehuanani Stancil Lime Cajuro and husband David, Nani Renee Kekahaualani Lime, Michael Angel Keliiahiopuni Lime, John Blane Kenui Stancil, Cody Dane Kalikooala Stancil, Ulana Flavin, Keoniana Flavin, Zachary Kealiipiikalani Stancil; great great-grandchildren David Canjura, Dorian Canjura and Danielle Canjura.

Frances leaves behind Douglas "Doogie" Randolph Mahealani Stancil Sr. and wife Ivanette; grandchildren Diane Lori Nohola Stancil Nifong and husband Mark, Sherri Lee Clara Stancil Gabin and husband Stanley, Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil Jr., Chadwick Lane Stancil, Braddick Payne Stancil, Keith Dane Stancil; great grandchildren Lorilee Kehaulani Freitas Watts and husband Andrew, Christopher Jeremy Freitas, Desilee Kamakanikailialohaailana Santiago and husband Jeff, Darren Gabin, Brandon Randolph Hanale Saffery-Stancil, Randol Iaukea Stancil, Travis Stancil, Bradley Stancil, Brianne Stancil, Brendee Stancil, Mason Stancil, Noah Stancil, Josiah Stancil, Kehaulani Stancil; great great-grandchildren Owen Andrew Watt, Issac Santiago, Matthew Santiago, Tyson Lawai'a Stancil and Rai Stancil.

Frances leaves behind Kathleen Muliwai Yvonne Stancil Akau and husband Joseph Akau Jr.; grandchildren Joseph Porter Umi Akau III and wife Michelle, Jodi Piilani, Yvonne Tita Akau Kim and husband Tracy, Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau, Joelle Pomaika'I Frances Akau Hussey and husband Alexander; great grandchildren Joelle Ponimoilani Ann Akau, Akkilah Alaula Kathleen Kim, Alisha Kula Virginia Kim, Alexander Keali'I Hussey Jr., Alena Kawailani Frances Hussey, Alapaki Kapilioha Joseph Hussey, Alakea Kamakaokalani John Hussey, Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau Jr., and Jayce Pookela Gaspar Akau.

Frances was the sister-in-law of Gurnie Stancil Crabtree, James 'Jim' Orville Stancil, Ruby Stancil Creech and husband Grover, Jack Roland Stancil and wife Lynda.

Frances was the aunt of Charles 'Charlie' Myron Crabtree Jr. and wife Cindi, Jane Crabtree O'Brien, Guy Wayne Crabtree, James Hilton "Butch"' Stancil, Katherine "Petey" Stancil Reynolds, Gary Rudolph Stancil, Stephen Jerome Stancil, Philip Haywood Creech and Rebekah, Marcia Creech Park and Gary, Bryan Grover Creech and Tammy, Lucia Creech Washam and William Russell Jr., Jackie Marie Stancil, Jamie Eric Stancil and Joseph Guy Stancil.

Frances was the great aunt of Catherine "Windi" Crabtree Quinby, Stephanie O'Brien, Ashley Elizabeth Crabtree, Andrew Edward Crabtree, Matthew Brady Weaver, Kelly Catherine Stancil, James Robert Stancil, Eric S. Stancil and wife Misti, Katrina Stancil Finley and husband Ricky, Aaron J. Stancil, Chad L. Stancil, Nathan A. Stancil, Jennifer Ann Park, Justin Howard Park, Christopher Graham Creech, Matthew Cameron Creech, William Russell Washam III and Kevin Joseph Washam.

Frances was the great-great-aunt of Kayla Lane Pounds, Christopher Charles Quinby, Lillie Elizabeth Stancil, Austin Stancil, Taylor Stancil, Cassidy Stancil, Alexis Finley and Marcus Finley.

Frances, along with daughter Kathleen Muliwai Stancil Akau, grandsons Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau and Mark Wayne Kalikookala Stancil, visited North Carolina in September of 2006.

Frances was born in the Hawai'i Territory of the United States. A real beauty with black wavy hair, her heritage included Portuguese.

Guy made a decision quite young that he wanted to see Hawaii. The U.S. Army promised him he would go if he enlisted. They were true to their word and Guy was stationed there.

Guy, who many said resembled movie actor Clark Gable, met Frances Kanohola DeMello. It was love at first sight for the handsome soldier and the beautiful Hawaiian girl. They made an attractive couple.

Guy knew Army regulations prevented marriage without permission of an Army Captain. This regulation was strictly enforced. Guy and Frances were too much in love to wait. They secretly wed hoping to keep it under wraps. The Army discovered the marriage and Guy was immediately discharged from the Army.
Frances with Guy and the three children Kathleen, Douglas and Ted.
Family photo

Frances and Guy settled into a place of their own. They welcomed three children Ted, Doug and Kathleen.

Guy's cousin, G.I. Stancil Jr., son of George Ira, was in the Navy and stationed on Pearl Harbor. Frances met G.I. when he spent Thanksgiving Eve of 1941 with them. This was the first of several visits.

Over the years Frances met and spent time with sister-in-laws Gurnie Stancil Crabtree and Ruth Stancil Janiuk in the 1970s, when Gurnie and Ruth spent a month in Hawaii.

During the 2006 visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, niece Jane recalled that Aunt Frances was very fond of the sweet bread she served with coffee. The entourage rode in a rental van as they toured the beach area. Inspired by Jane's dessert, they started singing a song call "Sweet Bread," everyone joined in. This was cute funny song and a folk-family favorite of theirs!

Frances, Kathleen, Josiah and Mark enjoyed seeing many family members at the 2006 Stancil Family Reunion. Frances looked beautiful in her Hawaiian dress. Her twinkling eyes, vivacious personality, welcoming smile, endeared her to the entire family.

Frances Kanahola DeMello Stancil Peoples was a beloved family member. Her wisdom, compassion, acceptance, zest for life will be missed by all those who met her. Frances drew us to her like a magnetic and left us longing to know her better.

 

 


Frances recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Her family threw a celebration in July, with dozens in attendance.


'A tribute to Grandma'

Written by grandson Mark Wayne Kalikookala Stancil in celebration of Frances' 90th birthday

My grandmother, Frances Kanohola DeMello Stancil Peoples was born Aug. 11, 1918, in Waikea on the big island to Manual DeMello who was Portuguese and Lucy Lukela who was Hawaiian. She is the eldest of eight children to include brothers Manuel, Frank, Donald and Stanley. Sisters, Tura, Pearl and Honey. In 1920, when Grandma was 18 months old, the family moved to Oahu.

At the age of 13, her father died in a tragic accident, which left the family devastated. Her father was the sole provider for the family. Grandma being the oldest child, her life would change dramatically which I believe would define her character, her personality, and the contagious influence she would have on this grandson and a family that spans five generations.

She left school to go to work during the day and took care of her brothers and sisters at night while her mother, Lucy, went to work. She didn't have a choice. She had to help her mom so the family could survive. At a very young age, my grandmother, put others before herself because in her heart family is everything and to her, it was the right thing to do. Ninety years later, she is still working and giving so that others may have.

Grandma married my grandfather, George Guy Stancil, when she was 15, he was 22. Soon after, my father was born, Theodore Rudolph Kaliko'okala Stancil (Teddy). Grandma and Grandpa moved to Kinau St. into their first apartment. As the family expanded they moved to a house on 22nd Ave., where their second child was born, Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil (Doogie), five years after my father. Four years later, the family lived in Kuliouou when their third child was born, Kathleen Yvonne Muliwai Stancil. They were married 19 years.

Then in 1953, Grandma met and married my Grandpa, John Peoples who also had two daughters, Mattie Luka and Johnarie Helena. They were married 38 years until Grandpa passed away. During their years together I remember the 11th frame which was a cocktail lounge Grandpa and Grandma owned and operated. But more than that it was a place to gather bringing together family and new friends. I can remember in my hunabada days my brothers and I use to run around between the 11th frame and the Bowl-O-Drome on Sundays after the softball games. I am sure many of you here today remember everyone singing, eating, drinking and having a great time. We memorized all those songs ... Pork and Beans and Gravy, Jane's Store, Cheryl Moana Marie, Bye O My Baby and Pork Chops when I'm Hungry to name a few. So many great memories there. They sold the 11th frame in the mid 70s and embarked on another career of volunteerism that spanned 25 years during their marriage.

Grandma's family includes five children, 25 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren. My grandmother leads an ordinary life, but is an extraordinary woman. Her accomplishments are many, most notable is her relentless service to other people and her community.

In 1946, she was chosen Lunalilo Community Association Mother of the year.

She is the longest active member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) serving her community for more than 33 years.

She has been a volunteer with the Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) since 1982 and continues to serve today.

In May of 1983, while President of the Kailua Seniors, she was chosen by United States Senator Daniel Akaka as his Senior Intern in Washington, D.C.

In 1990, she and Grandpa John were recognized as the Outstanding Male and Female Senior Citizens of the Year while giving many hours to Angels on Wheels transporting cancer patients to and from the hospital for their treatments.

She has also volunteered for the Red Cross, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, Cancer Society, Tutor for Kainalu Elementary, Cub Scout Den Mother, The Grandmothers Club, Daughters of Hawaii, St. Anthony's Outreach Program.

And the list goes on and on ...

So this is Grandma's legacy "so far" because even today she continues to write it, still volunteering, still helping others. All of us here are witness to Grandma's rich life and I know you are looking forward, as I am, to reading the next chapter… "stay tuned."

So, Grandma, thank you so much for always being there for us when we needed you. For your unconditional love. For always seeing the good in all of us. For never judging us, but accepting us. For being a shining example for our ohana.

"In the coming days we will all be coping with this the best way we know how and that is CELEBRATING her life. That is one thing she has taught us is to ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLEST and she did. LET THE PARTY BEGIN!"

 — Aloha, Mark Stancil, second grandson of Frances Kanahola DeMello Stancil Peoples


Doug's family
Sitting in the front row: Randol Stancil (son of Douglas R. Stancil Jr.), also sitting is Lorilee (Freitas) Watt (daughter of Diane (Stancil) Nifong) holding her son Owen Andrew Watt and Noah Stancil (son of Keith Stancil).
Next row: Moku Pontes and Sandi Stancil (Diane's half sister and daughter of Sheila Stancil), Donna (Earl's wife), Nettie Stancil (second wife of Douglas Sr.), Skylee & Shaylee Pontes (daughters of Sandi and Moku), Josiah Stancil (son of Keith Stancil).

Back row: Earl Chang, Mark Nifong (Diane's husband), Diane (Stancil) Nifong, Douglas Stancil Sr., Ted Stancil (Douglas Stancil Sr.'s brother), Sheila Stancil (Douglas Stancil Sr.'s first wife), Douglas Stancil Jr., Keith Stancil, Wayne Freitas (Diane's ex-husband), Andrew Watt (Diane's son-in-law). Douglas Sr.'s children: Diane (De-on), Sherri, Douglas Jr., Chad, Brad, Keith and Kehaulani.
Family photo, identified by Diane Stancil Nifong

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Kathleen's family
Front row: Alisha Kula Virginia Kim (daughter of Jodi Tita Akau), Alakea Kamakakalani Hussey (daughter of Joelle), Alaphi Kapililha Hussey (daughter of Joelle), Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau Jr. (Josiah's son), Frances DeMello Stancil Peoples (widow of Guy), "Dodi" Joseph Akau, (husband of Kathleen), Jayce Pookela Gaspar Akau (Josiah's son), Jodi Tita Kim (dau of Kathleen)
Back row: Akilah Kim (daughter of Jodi Tita Akau), Joelle (Akau) Hussey, (daughter of Kathleen), Kealii Hussey (son of Joelle), Kea Hussey Sr. (Joelle's husband standing behind Kea), Kawai Hussey (daughter of Joelle), Tracy Kim (Tita's husband), Josiah & Chaz Akau, (son & daughter-in-law of Kathleen), Kathy Stancil Akau (daughter of Guy and Frances), Poni Akau (daughter of Joseph Akau Jr.)
Family photo

 

Ted's family
Standing up: Kean (Mark's son), Cody, John Blaine, Deena (Mike's wife in white blouse), Mike, Ted, Jorian (Malia's boyfriend), Guy (oldest son of Ted) and Mark.
Kneeling down, left of Grandma is Cathy (Mark's wife), Grandma Frances (sitting proudly), Kehau (Mark's daughter) and Malia (Guy's youngest & only daughter).

Family photo

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