Age 76 of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Kapolei, Oahu. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii. Donald was a former Union Agent for HGEA-Hilo, former Land Division Chief for the State of Hawaii, Dept. of Hawaiian Homes-Hilo, Alumni of St. Joseph's High School-Hilo and St. Martin's College in Olympia, Washington. Donald was preceded in death by son, Kaulana Pakele. he is survived by his wife Papalii Taliilagi "Lei" Pakele; daughter in law, Lisa Huihui Pakele; grandchildren Shantil (Chester) Centino, Kainoa (Puuwai), Dillon and Kamalei Pakele; great grandson Kai'olana Robins-Pakele; brothers Paul (Jan) Pakele of Honokaa and Leonard (Lynn) Pakele of Honolulu. Services pending.