Clifftin Nainoa Kalili Simarago Ambrose passed away at home with his family by his side in the care of hospice on April 5, 2022. Nainoa was born in Wailuku, Maui on October 11, 1999 to Tehani Pascual Ambrose and Clifftin Simarago.

Nainoa is a 2017 graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School. After High School, Nainoa attended UTI's automotive mechanic program in Arizona. A big part of Nainoa's life was spent playing soccer. He played for Excel Soccer Club, Maui United Soccer Club, and Baldwin High School.

In Nainoa's free time, he enjoyed jumping into the stream at Iao Valley and into the ocean at Cliff House (and other places alike), riding dirt bikes, working on cars and trucks, and driving around the island with friends with his music blaring out of his speakers. Nainoa was also known as the fun cousin who enjoyed playing with his little cousins.

Nainoa is survived by girlfriend Karley Sanches, parents Tehani & Gary Ambrose and Clifftin Simarago, brothers Kailoa (Tia) & Riley Ambrose, sister Michaela (Liza) Tyau, grandparents Abraham & Jill Pascual, Cipi Simarago & Cindy Coloma, Charlene Rodrigues, and Alice Lee, Hanai mom Ro Santos, Hanai siblings Kai & Mauna Awai. Nainoa is predeceased by grandmother Patty Pascual.

Nainoa's family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the Doctors and the MANY Nurses who cared for Nainoa at Maui Memorial Medical Center, Case Manager/Coordinators Emily Tanaka and Tammy Gruenes, and the loving staff at Hospice Maui, especially nurse Janell Fernandez Correa. Last, but not least, nurse Salvie Makiling who cared for Nainoa from the day he came home until his last breath.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Ballard Family Mortuary, 440 Ala Makani Street, Kahului. Visitation 6pm-9pm, Service at 7pm.