Nu'uanu (Hawaii) - Notables

Notable Births & Deaths for Nu'uanu ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nu'uanu. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

R. Alexander Anderson (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert Alexander Anderson
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on May 30, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- He is buried at O'ahu Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for R. Alexander Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for O'ahu Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to O'ahu Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to O'ahu Cemetery
Alfred Aholo Apaka (Musician)
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on March 19, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on January 30, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Diamond Head Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Aholo Apaka<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Diamond Head Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Diamond Head Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Diamond Head Memorial Park
Chang Apana (Police detective and inspiration for 'Charlie Chan')
- Also known as: Chan Apana
- He was born in Waipio Acres (HI) on December 26, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on December 8, 1933 (a Friday).
- Waipio Acres is located in and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Nu'uanu (which is located in ).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Manoa Chinese Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chang Apana<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Manoa Chinese Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Manoa Chinese Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Manoa Chinese Cemetery
Ethel Azama (Singer)
- She was born in Honolulu (HI) on August 28, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on March 7, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- She is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, located nearby and to the northeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ethel Azama<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Hawaiian Memorial Park
Dr. Hiram Bingham, III (Anthropologist, historian, explorer)
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on November 19, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 6, 1956 (a Wednesday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Hiram Bingham, III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Arlington National Cemetery
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Nu'uanu (which is located in ).
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Joseph Campbell (Professor of literature, mythologist, author)
- He was born in White Plains (NY) on March 26, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on October 30, 1987 (a Friday).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at O'ahu Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for O'ahu Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to O'ahu Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to O'ahu Cemetery
Alexander Joy Cartwright, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 17, 1820 (a Monday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on July 12, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at O'ahu Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Joy Cartwright, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for O'ahu Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to O'ahu Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to O'ahu Cemetery
Richard Chamberlain (Actor)
- Full name: George Richard Chamberlain
- He was born in Beverly Hills (CA) on March 31, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Waimanalo (HI) on March 29, 2025 (a Saturday).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Waimanalo is located in and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Nu'uanu (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Chamberlain<1>
Joe DeSa (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on July 27, 1959 (a Monday) and died in San Juan (Puerto Rico) on December 20, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, located nearby and to the northeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DeSa<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Hawaiian Memorial Park
Carlos Diaz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Kaneohe (HI) on January 7, 1958 (a Tuesday) and died in Kailua (HI) on September 28, 2015 (a Monday).
- Kaneohe is located nearby and to the northeast of Nu'uanu.
- Kailua is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Nu'uanu (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, located nearby and to the northeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlos Diaz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Hawaiian Memorial Park
Jimmie Dodd (Actor, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: James Wesley Dodd
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on March 28, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on November 10, 1964 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmie Dodd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Kam Fong (Actor)
- Born: Kam Tong Chun
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on May 27, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on October 18, 2002 (a Friday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Diamond Head Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kam Fong<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Diamond Head Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Diamond Head Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Diamond Head Memorial Park
George Douglas Freeth, Jr. (Surfing pioneer)
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on November 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on May 7, 1919 (a Wednesday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at O'ahu Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Douglas Freeth, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for O'ahu Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to O'ahu Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to O'ahu Cemetery
Rocky Freitas (Professional football)
- He was born in Kailua (HI) on September 7, 1945 (a Friday) and died in Kailua (HI) on June 8, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Kailua is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Nu'uanu (which is located in ).
- Kailua is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Nu'uanu (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, located nearby and to the northeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rocky Freitas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Hawaiian Memorial Park
Loyal Garner (Singer)
- She was born in Kalihi (HI) on September 28, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on November 15, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Kalihi is located nearby and to the northwest of Nu'uanu.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, located nearby and to the northeast of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyal Garner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Hawaiian Memorial Park
Al Harrington (Actor)
- Born: Tausau Ta'a
- He was born in Pago Pago (America Samoa) on December 12, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on September 21, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Harrington<1>
Donald Tai Loy 'Don' Ho (Entertainer)
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on August 13, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Waikiki (HI) on April 14, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Waikiki is located nearby and to the south of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Tai Loy 'Don' Ho<1>
Sol Hoopii (Musician)
- Born: Solomon Ho'opi'I Ka'ai'ai
- He was born in Honolulu (HI) on December 19, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Seattle (WA) on November 16, 1953 (a Monday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sol Hoopii<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Henry John Kaiser (Industrialist)
- He was born in Sprout Brook (NY) on May 9, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on August 24, 1967 (a Thursday).
- Sprout Brook is located in Montgomery County, New York.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry John Kaiser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Mountain View Cemetery
Lena Kaulumau Waialeale Machado Kaiwi (Composer, singer)
- She was born in Honolulu (HI) on October 16, 1903 (a Friday) and died in Honolulu (HI) on January 22, 1974 (a Tuesday).
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Honolulu is located nearby and to the southwest of Nu'uanu.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Makiki Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Nu'uanu.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lena Kaulumau Waialeale Machado Kaiwi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Makiki Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Makiki Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nu'uanu to Makiki Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.