Obituary for Douglas Lei Kamakawiwoole Douglas Lei Kamakawiwoole was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 15, 1931, to parents Henry Naniwa Kaleialoha and Mary Kamakaokalani Kamakawiwoole. He served active duty abroad in Germany as a member of the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. He loyally and devotedly worked for Hawaiian Electric Company for over 35 years working his way up to graduate from an apprentice program and retiring as a Technician in 1987. Over the years, he was also a business owner, became a real-estate agent in the 80’s, and was a stock investor. He was far from “strictly business” and swore by the motto “you work to live not live to work”. In his younger days, he played basketball and later volleyball, bowling, and skin diving. He loved listening to music and enjoyed singing for many, many years with the Tahitian Lanai Gang. This last year he attended senior day care where he enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and participating in other activities. Douglas passed away peacefully at his home in Kaimuki on June 23, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Henry Jr., Harriet, Ethel, and Francis. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Kamakawiwoole, sons Len “Brada” and Lee “Kalani” (Tsulan), daughters Leilani, Lin, and Lea, 15 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Mary Johnson and Barbara Baker, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Services will be in Honolulu at Diamond Head Mortuary, on Friday, July 20, 2018. Viewing is at 10:00 a.m., services at 11:00 a.m., followed by a lunch reception at noon. Burial is at 2:00 p.m., Diamond Head Cemetery. To send flowers to the family of Douglas Lei Kamakawiwoole please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUL 20. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Diamond Head Mortuary 535 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI, US, 96818 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Douglas’ Visitation begins. Service Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUL 20. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Diamond Head Mortuary 535 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI, US, 96818 Order Flowers for the Service Guaranteed delivery before Douglas’ Service begins. Luncheon to follow Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUL 20. 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM Diamond Head Mortuary 535 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI, US, 96818 Order Flowers for the Luncheon to follow Guaranteed delivery before Douglas’ Luncheon to follow begins. Burial Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUL 20. 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM Diamond Head Memorial Park 529 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI, US, 96816 Order Flowers for the Burial Guaranteed delivery before Douglas’ Burial begins.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Lei Kamakawiwoole November 15 1931 June 23 2018. Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
Death notice for the town of: Kaneohe, state: Hawaii