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OHA candidate dies after being removed from life support

By Star-Advertiser staff

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LAST UPDATED: 07:01 a.m. HST, Oct 24, 2012

COURTESY
Sharon Pomroy

Sharon Ann Mapuana Pomroy, a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for Kauai and Niihau trustee, died this morning after she suffered a heart attack last week. 

Pomroy, 63, of Anahola, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Family members decided to take her off life support Sunday after they were informed that she had suffered irreparable damage to her heart and brain. 

Pomroy suffered from a couple of seizures following her remarks at a meet-and-greet event at Alston Aloha Beach Hotel Wednesday evening. Paramedics responded. Pomroy then suffered a heart attack while receiving treatment in the ambulance. 

Her brother, Paul, said she was a strong advocate for Hawaiians and Hawaiian culture. 

Funeral arrangements are pending. 






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hanoz808 wrote:
my condolences to her 'ohana.
on October 23,2012 | 02:59PM
copperwire9 wrote:
Oh Sharon I'll miss you so much...
on October 23,2012 | 03:23PM
Teri_Heede wrote:
my deepest sympathies to the ohana. We lost a strong advocate and she will be missed!
on October 25,2012 | 02:45PM
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