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'O Kana'iaupuni IWI'ULA 'O Kana'iaupuni Iwi'ula, age 58 of Seattle, died November 10, 2011. Born in Honolulu, Aupuni attended Punahou and studied in Paris, France. He attended UW for his undergraduate and Master's Degree. Aupuni had a long career in health care administration. He also spent a large part of his life involved in local politics, which included running for the Seattle City Council. In 1992, Aupuni founded the KALAMA Foundation. His teachings on Hawaiian Culture, Spirituality, and Lomi Lomi touched many people. Puni held classes in Washington, Oregon, California, New York and Hawaii. He is survived by his wife Andrea Marie Leihoku Iwi'ula; daughter Gabrielle Kaleihuluoihilani Bo Yuk Iwi'ula; brothers Kalani Iwi'ula and Kevin Eleu Hosea; niece Clair Kapunahele Hosea. His celebration of life will be on November 19th from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club. Share memories with the family at www.becksfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Nov. 15, 2011.

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Deborah (Dee) Turner

November 9, 2024

I'm still in the flow. Thank you Aupuni. A hui hou kakou.

Stephanie Fitzpatrick

June 16, 2020

Just thinking about Aupuni, with caring, and wishing his family and him, Aloha.
from another Punahou first-grader,
Stephanie F

Carol Bacon

December 9, 2011

Dear Aupuni, I will always cherish the love and laughter you shared with me. You have given so much, in such a short time, to so many. I knew when I met you for the first time, I was given the gift of a true friend and great teacher. Mahalo for everything. With much love, Carol

Shelly Young

November 26, 2011

Aloha my cousin, much found memories. Love the light you shared and carried. Until we meet again.

Peter Orser

November 20, 2011

I remember Puni well. It's amazing what a neighborhood can accomplish when it comes together to speak for it's own destiny. maple Leaf was one of many Seattle neighborhoods that have defined a Seattle tradition... But it's takes someone like Puni to light the first match...

November 17, 2011

Forever in the Flow.
I thank you for that.
A hui hou kakou.

Much Respect, Deborah

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