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Henry Kalei'aloha Naniwa “Skippy” Kamakawiwo'ole III

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Henry Kalei'aloha Naniwa “Skippy” Kamakawiwo'ole III

Birth
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Death
1 Oct 1982 (aged 28)
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes scattered. Specifically: Ashes spread at a memorial service at Makua Beach, Waianae Coast, Oahu, Hawaii Add to Map
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"Skippy" Kamakawiwo'ole was a founding member and the lead singer of the musical group the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau. In the group with Skippy were his brother Israel "Iz " Kamakawiwo'ole, brother-in-law Louis “Moon” Kauakahi, and an evolving lineup of musicians over the years including his cousin Melvin Amina, Jerome Koko, and Sam Gray.

Skippy's ashes were spread offshore of Makua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. His brother Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo'ole's ashes were spread within 20 feet of the same site after Iz passed away in 1997.
[Source: KHNL- Beyond the Rainbow, The Legacy of Iz]
"Skippy" Kamakawiwo'ole was a founding member and the lead singer of the musical group the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau. In the group with Skippy were his brother Israel "Iz " Kamakawiwo'ole, brother-in-law Louis “Moon” Kauakahi, and an evolving lineup of musicians over the years including his cousin Melvin Amina, Jerome Koko, and Sam Gray.

Skippy's ashes were spread offshore of Makua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. His brother Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo'ole's ashes were spread within 20 feet of the same site after Iz passed away in 1997.
[Source: KHNL- Beyond the Rainbow, The Legacy of Iz]

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