Kohala Obituary 8/27/2025
Tiffany Ann Kaohelelani Kupuka‘a, 53, of Kapaau died Aug. 27 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Kapaau, she was a garde-manger chef at the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort Collection (formerly the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows) and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Visitation 9-noon Saturday (Oct. 11) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Survived by mother, Gwendoline “Lani” Kupuka‘a of Kohala; siblings, Kamon (Lehua) Kupuka‘a and Jonell Bruno of Kohala; hanai siblings, Kimi Vakauta, Jentzen Valenzuela, Mei Ling Sauta and Eddie Boy Valenzuela of Kohala; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
