Frank Wohilani Kupau, Jr.
Oct. 9, 1975 – Nov. 3, 2024
Waimānalo, Oʻahu – Frank Wohilani Kupau Jr., 49, passed away on Nov. 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1975, at Castle Hospital in Kailua and was a proud graduate of Kaiser High School. He was always surrounded by music. From when he was young, he would sit with his late grandfather and his musician friends playing checkers at Waikīkī beach or sit by his grandmother while she composed and played classic Hawaiian music.
Frank contributed to the music world by working security at multiple venues and events. Later in life he took on the role of DJ for hire and found his passion when behind the turntables.
Frank is survived by his beautiful wife Charmaine (Fortson) Kupau and he was a proud father to his daughter Angeline (Nikko) Fortson. He is also survived by his mother Ann (Rubin Villanueva) Kupau; sisters Lisa Kupau and Alexis Kupau; brother Orrin (Tiffany Kaainoa) Kupau; and his Aunty Nani Hulu of California; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Frank Wohilani Kupau, Sr.; brother Eric Kupau; and grandparents Gladys Hulu Kupau, Alex Cash, George Kahalewai and Margaret Poaha Kahalewai.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Kaumakapili Church (766 N King St, Honolulu).
