Vigil held for 2 killed in Maili shooting
Local religious leaders led a vigil in response to the deaths of Gary Rabellizsa Jr., 34, and Cathy Rabellizsa, 59, who were killed Friday in Maili.
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A vigil was held at Maili Beach Park for Gary Rabellizsa Jr., 34, and Cathy Rabellizsa, 59, who were shot and killed on Friday after a cockfight in Maili. Pictured is Kahu Kaleo Patterson, left, guiding the vigil with fellow religious leaders.
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Cathy Rabellizsa’s grandchildren, from left, Elyjah Floerke-Rabellizsa, 12, with his sisters Nalani, 13, and Kiani, 18, attended the vigil. “I know that they’re both watching over us. I just wish it didn’t happen they way it happened. They weren’t supposed to leave us like that,” said Nalani.
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Kahu Haaheo Guanson, left, guides the vigil with the Rabellizsa family and friends.
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Cathy Rabellizsa’s grandchildren, from left, Ezra Floerke-Rabellizsa, 12, with his sisters Nalani, 13, and Kiani, 18, attended the vigil. “I know that they’re both watching over us. I just wish it didn’t happen they way it happened. They weren’t supposed to leave us like that,” said Nalani. Elyjah Floerke-Rabellizsa, 12, is hidden behind Ezra.
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About 175 people attended Thursday's vigil.
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Justina Rabellizsa, front center, and Kealoha Medeiros-Toomata attended the vigil.
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Rep. Darius K. Kila (D-Honokai Hale-Nanakuli-Maili), who represents the community, spoke at Thursday's vigil.
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