Born, raised and currently resides as a lineal descendant in Hāna, rich in her Hawaiian history. From the battlefield of Wananalua to the fortified walls of Kaʻuiki, the spiritual lands beloved by the Ruling Chiefs of Hawaiʻi and the birth place of Kaʻahumanu in a cave.
Growing up with her Fontanilla, Kalalau, Kalaola and Kaulainamoku ʻOhana, she lived in a plain hicks, box-like house painted dark green with a tin roof and a one car garage where they lived off the land growing their own produce. She is very involved in and felt the calling to help in supporting and protecting ʻIwi Kupuna. She also serves as a Board of Director on the Ke Aō Hāliʻi (Save the Hana Coast) Non-Profit. As a Steward, she is proud to have such Kuleana to engage her cultural skills. Loretta, also known as Etta, is proud to serve as a Board of Director on the Wakiu CDC knowing she can continue to raise her ʻOhana on the Hawaiian Homelands in Hāna for future generations to come. She understands the hardships the Community is dealing with when it comes to housing issues. She wants positive change for Hāna.