Mervlyn Alapa'i Sperry

August 23, 1933 - May 27, 2014

Mervlyn Alapa’i Kahaunaele Sperry, 80, went to be with her Heavenly father on May 27, 2014 in Pueblo. Born August 23, 1933, raised in Kapa’a, Kauai. Preceded in death by her husband Lewis Belden; parents Becky and Joseph Kahaunaele; siblings Joe, Larry Kahaunaele and Kelly Harbottle. Mervlyn loved her o’hana (family) and supported them in all of their activities/sports. She enjoyed playing bingo, softball, and bowling. She served as a PWBA director and was one of the first women to win “King of the Lanes” tournament. She was a member of the 4th ward of the LDS Church. Mrs. Sperry was a teacher’s assistant for 36 years at “The Little Red School House” at North Mesa Elementary. She loved teaching others about her Hawaiian heritage and taught her daughters and granddaughters to hula. Survived by siblings David Kahaunaele, Dora Swain, Etta Kailimai; Children Belden (Debra) Sperry, Lynnette (Larry) Stecklein, Leilani (Curt) Osleson, Maile (Chris) Ortiz, Robin (David) Rasmussen, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, Charity (Randy) Levene, Dominique, Makiyah, Sakari, Randy; Jillian (Fonz) Fonzie, Adrianna Maes; Shaye Stecklein (Drew) Noelani; BJ (Sara) Saraye Sperry; Sean Stecklein (Melissa); Kory (Judi) Sperry; Trisha (Kevin) Jesik Jaelah; Erin (Josh) Bruning; Kiani Ortiz (Hapaki); Mitchell Ortiz (Erica); Jayson Ortiz; Also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special friends: Barbara, Naomi, Cathy, Denise, Maryann, and Luann and all the North Mesa Staff. Puna, as she was affectionately known by many, will always be remembered for her loving, caring personality and her love to share her Hawaiian heritage with everyone, especially the students at North Mesa Elementary. Special Thank you to the staff at Belmont Assisted Living and to University Park Care Center, especially Brenda. Memorial Service, Tues June 3rd at 11 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4720 Surfwood Lane. Reception to immediately follow. In the Spirit of Aloha, wear Hawaiian attire. Private inurnment. Online condolences www.roselawnpueblo.com