Wallace Kaleikini Kupihea, 86 years old, passed peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Born on Dec. 27, 1937, Wallace was one of over twenty children of Solomon Nakolomona Kupihea and Margaret Hattie Keaupuni Kuapahi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda Minami, and all but one of his siblings.
Wallace is survived by his only remaining sister Lana Rosa (Pat), his children Jason Sitarek (Lola), Hazel Lotu (Jay), Aaron Kupihea (Melissa), Victor Kupihea (Kristina), Michael Canha (Chelsea), his 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will hold private services. If you’d like to send condolences, please do so to 4631 Haleilio Road, Kapaa, HI 96746.
Mahalo to the first responders, Dr. Fornari and Wilcox Hospital, Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, and to everyone who loved our papa Kupihea.