Former House Rep. Diana “Mele” Carroll died early Wednesday.

Carroll, who served the 13th District covering East Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Molokini, first came to the state House of Representatives in 2005 after being appointed by then-Gov. Linda Lingle.

“It is a very sad day for the House,” said Speaker Joseph M. Souki in a press release. “Mele brought to the Legislature a vigorous desire to serve and deep love for Maui, Molokai and Lanai and Hawaii in general.  She will be greatly missed by everyone here at the Capitol. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.”

Carroll served as the chair of the House Committee on Human Service and as a member for the 

Committees on Health and Housing, before stepping down from her seat on Feb. 1 for health reasons.