Pamela "Pam" Mahi

Pamela Mahi ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Metcalf Mortuary - St. George on Mar. 17, 2026.Pamela Bechert Mahi was born on March 2, 1947, in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, to Angus Fredrick Bechert and Eloise Claire Ka'iLimai. She passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and music that will forever live on in the hearts of her family. On August 7, 1971, Pamela married John K Mahi Jr in Wailuku, Maui. Together they raised three children Clairerose Noelani (Maurice) Bonilla, John (Nancy) Mahi, and Nephi (Norma) Mahi. Pamela was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother to eleven grandchildren and great-grandmother to nine.Pamela spent her early years in Hawaii, moving with her family to Mala in Lahaina, Maui, in 1948. At just three years old she moved to Kahana, where she began attending Sacred Hearts School. Her school years included time at Honokowai School and later Waiehu and Waihee Schools, where she walked nearly two miles to and from school each day. Those days were often filled with laughter and simple joys, including long afternoons playing tetherball with friends.She graduated from Waihee School and later attended Baldwin High School, graduating in 1966. While at Baldwin, Pamela participated in choir and played tennis for two years. She was known for her beautiful high soprano voice. Family members often said her singing came straight from the soul-when she sang with sadness, you felt it deeply, and when she sang with joy, it felt like a warm embrace. Her angelic voice filled her home as she lovingly sang lullabies to her children and grandchildren.Pamela had a remarkable creative spirit and a deep love for sewing and the arts. She was known for her exceptional craftsmanship, whether crocheting beautiful dolls and decorative pieces, sewing clothing, or creating art with charcoal and oil paints. She poured great care into everything she made-often redoing a piece until it was just right. Family and friends cherished the many handmade gifts she created over the years, including dresses, wedding veils, and crocheted treasures that became beloved keepsakes.Pamela was also known for her honesty-she spoke her mind and never hesitated to let others know how she felt. She loved sharing meals and especially enjoyed local favorites like saimin, dry aku, poke' (like o'io), lomi salmon, and corned beef with cabbage.Pamela was preceded in death by her parents, Angus Fredrick Bechert and Eloise Claire Ka'iLimai. She is survived by her husband: John K Mahi Jr; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Julianna Bechert (Stanley) Shimabukaru, Wayne (Monica Schwerner) Bechert, and Mary Heidi Ululani Bechert (Daniel Shigero) Owan.Pamela will be remembered for her gentle heart, her beautiful voice, her creative hands, and the deep love she held for her family. Her presence, laughter, and songs will be dearly missed but never forgotten.Her life was a gift to all who knew her.Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Morningside LDS Stake Center, 881 South River Rd., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Friday, March 20, from 8:00-9:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Veyo City cemetery, Veyo, Utah.To send a flower arrangement in memory of Pamela "Pam" Mahi, please click here to visit our sympathy store.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Pamela "Pam" Mahi, please click here to visit our sympathy store.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.