Memorial service held for entertainer Danny Kaleikini
Hawaii’s entertainment community joined elected leaders and other dignitaries, family, friends and fans in paying tribute to beloved Hawaiian entertainer Danny Kaleikini during a memorial service Saturday at historic Kawaiaha‘o Church. Kaleikini, who died Jan. 6 at age 85, entertained countless locals and visitors here and abroad with his baritone voice and a repertoire of hapa haole favorites and Hawaiian standards.
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Cathy Foy, left, and Toots Cazimero dance and sing at memorial services for entertainer Danny “Kaniela” Kaleikini at Kawaiahao Church on Saturday.
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Dean Taba, on bass, and Dan Delnegro, were longtime friends with Danny Kaleikini.
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Austin and Stella Kaleikini, holding Jane Haili-Liu and Kaysten Kaleikini, paid their respects on Saturday.
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Musicians Gordon Freitas, left, and Dan Delnegro, both of whom played gigs with Danny Kaleikini, performed at the service.
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Starr Kalahiki, chants the Queen’s Prayer, and then sings “Stardust” during the service.
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Starr Kalahiki, chants the Queen’s Prayer, and then sings “Stardust” on Saturday.
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First lady Jamie Green, Gov. Josh Green, Anna Akaka, Linda Wong, Daniel Akaka Jr., and Mayor Rick Blangiardi attended Saturday's service.
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Jacqueline, middle, wife of Danny Kaleikini, is kissed by daughter, Leonn Keikilani Kaleikini, before the memorial.
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Anna and Daniel Akaka Jr. paid their respects.
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Before singing “Amazing Grace”, entertainer Melveen Leed gently touched the casket of Danny Kaleikini.
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Nicholas Kaleikini, left, a grandson of Danny Kaleikini, was a pall bearer.
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