James William Hoopai Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James William Hoopai Sr. (Hilo, Hawaii), who passed away on January 24, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by : his wife Gwen Genevieve Leina'ala Hoopai of Kohala; his sons, James "Kimo" Hoopai Jr. (Lehua) of Kamuela and Bernard Hoopai (Chona) of Kohala; his grandchildren, Bernelle Camara (Wilton), Shane Hoopai (Milette), Jesse Hoopai (Sirena), Cicely Isabel (Blaine), Jamie Hoopai (Kawa'alani Solomon), Blaine Hoopai (Kawe) and Brandon Hoopai (Michelle Gomes); and his brothers, Dale Hoopai (Jadelyn), Gilbert Perez (Diana) and Godfrey Kainoa Sr. (Amoo). He is also survived by 28 Great Grandchildren.