A Waimea-born cowboy who began his career at Parker Ranch was killed over the weekend in front of his home on Windward Oahu. The Rev. Abraham Akau Sr., a legendary paniolo, pastor and longtime mentor at Kualoa Ranch, died Saturday. The Honolulu Police say Akau, 81, was returning to Kualoa Ranch from his home, right across the street. He was crossing Kamehameha Highway on a Suzuki ATV at about 11:05 a.m. when he struck a Kaneohe-bound 2002 Saturn driven by a 37-year-old Hauula woman, Akau was thrown and suffered critical injuries. He was taken…




