He is survived by his children; Isaray Catron (Jason), Danyea Talamoa (Metusela), and Daniel Nihipali Jr. (Nicole), 2 Hanai daughters; Malissa Sofa (Scott), Pa’akea Alapai, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Siblings; Solomon Jr., Margaret Lopes, Moses Kalili, Jerome Sr. (Elke), Wilma Kapu (Larry), Corinne Garcia, Rodney Fonoimoana (Tessie).
Born and raised in Hauula on September 6, 1948 to Solomon Sr. and Emmaline, Daniel was an expert fisherman who also mentored others in the art of laying/throwing a fishing net. He married the love of his life Louise “Babydoll” and moved to Nanakuli. It was there that he dedicated his life to Christ and became a Pastor for In the House of God Church. He rejoiced in preaching the love of God to many and exuded it in his everyday life. He eventually moved to his very own home in the town of Kapolei where he spent his days patching nets and doing all the things that brought him joy.
A funeral service will be held on April 24, 2021 at Calvary Chapel of Honolulu, 98-1016 Komo Mai Drive, Aiea HI 96701. Public visitation will start at 8am with service to follow at 10am.