She was born on July 11, 1933 to Samuel K. Kapu Sr. and Juanita A. Guerrero Kapu in Honolulu, Hawaii. A graduate of Kamehameha School, Kapalama class of 1952. She was kumu hula and loved by all who met her. She was “the emblem of true Aloha”. She touched the lives of many people and graced this earth with her beautiful voice and her lovely hula.
She is survived by her “honey”, Roback J. “Boise” Kawaiaea; daughter, Ann Gilbert; sons, Mike (Angel) Gilbert and Kawai’ola (Anna) Wolfgramm; sisters, Nani (Ernie) Chan and Dutchie Saffery (Kim Barclay-Kerr, NZ); brother, Sam “Bubby” Kapu Jr; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebrations of Life will be held in Kahului, Maui at Ballard Family Mortuary on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00am-12noon with a prayer service at 12noon. Honolulu arrangements are pending.
