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Family members and close friends of Samuel Kauaawa Mokuahi Jr. paddled his ashes Saturday out to Maunalua Bay, "the place that nurtured his soul," said the Rev. Billy Mitchell. Mokuahi, known as Sammy Steamboat, was a renowned wrestler, paddler, businessman and educator, beloved by his family, friends and peers. He died May 2 of complications from Alzheimer's. "His quiet, giving, Hawaiian heart was always given with greatest humility," said Mitchell.

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Leis from friends and family members adorned a framed photograph of Samuel K. Mokuahi Jr. at memorial services Saturday morning at Maunalua Bay Beach Park.

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The size of the crowd Saturday morning was estimated at between 500 and 800 people.

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Sheryll Mokuahi, Sammy's wife, smiled as she sat next to her son, Micah, and daughter, Sabrina, at the services.