In Memoriam in Kalihi
IN LOVING MEMORY: CELESTE GUSMAN Aloha everyone. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at about 3:20 p.m., 66-year-old Celeste Gusman was stabbed while working at Aloha Island Mart on North School Street in Kalihi. A coworker says she was trying to stop a man from walking out of the store with beer. Honolulu EMS rushed her to the hospital in critical condition, and she did not survive. A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and HPD is now investigating the case as a murder. Celeste was a mother, grandma, great-grandma, auntie, cousin and friend. Her family calls her "one of the sweetest souls anyone could ever meet," with "a heart of gold, a beautiful smile," and says her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world. Her coworker Jeremy Burks told Hawaii News Now, "It feels like I lost my best friend." Jack Tuimaseve, who saw her every morning when he stopped in for coffee, said, "She welcomed every customer." Her family has started a GoFundMe to cover Celeste's funeral and memorial costs and to support her children in the days ahead. In their words: "Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean more to our family than words could ever express. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser, keeping her children and grandchildren in your prayers, or simply helping us spread the word would mean just as much." Help Honor the Life of Celeste Gusman: https://gofund.me/a5d6a5adf To Celeste's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and everyone who loved her: our deepest condolences. Stolen Stuff Hawaii stands with you. Rest peacefully, Celeste. You will never be forgotten. Photos shared by Celeste's family. sshcrimefighter.com - sshsearch.com - sshreport.com - sshintel.com Michael Kitchens Founder & Creator Stolen Stuff Hawaii #hawaii #stolenstuffhawaii #kalihi #honolulu #celestegusman #inlovingmemory