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Hawaii Bids ALOHA: Rae Fonseca

Posted by Pomaikaiokalani on April 16, 2010 at 6:56pm in Politics

Friday, April 16, 2010  Honolulu Advertiser

 

Hawaii Says Goodbye To Kumu Hula Rae Fonseca

Advertiser Staff

Friends and family of kumu hula Rae Fonseca paid tribute to one of the most honored teachers of the hula community at a public celebration of life Friday in Hilo.

The celebration of life was from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sangha Hall. A private scattering of ashes followed.

Fonseca, who founded Hula Halau O Kahikilaulani, died March 20 after collapsing following a performance at the Lei O Lanikuhonua Hula Festival in Ko Olina. He was 56.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fonseca's memory can be made to Hula Halau O Kahikilaulani, 121 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720.

Fonseca died a day after the passing in Hilo of 88-year-old "Auntie Dottie" Thompson, a founder of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.

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  • Ululani April 17, 2010 at 4:13am
    That is so sad. I was shocked when I read of his passing. Many of our beloved elders are dying.
    • Pomaikaiokalani > Ululani April 17, 2010 at 1:55pm
      ALOHA Mai, e Ululani, The ALOHA that a person shares when they are with us always remains after they leave us. ALOHA No, o Pomai
  • Kai Landow April 17, 2010 at 2:07am
    Aloha Rae,

    I will miss watching you guys rehearsing and you maika'i hana.

    Kai
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