He is predeceased by his son, Nils Hultquist and brother Kirk Hultquist.
He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Harriet Hultquist; his companion of 16 years, Ellen Levinsky; daughter, Arika Hultquist; sisters, Jane and Gail Hultquist and grandchildren, Kieren Kawai Murphy and Makena Murphy.