1/18/02

Dennis Pavao passed away today on Maui. Had apparenly been in a coma for several days after suffering a heart attack. His passing was sudden and unexpected. He was a very talented musician and singer.

"A real legend. Hui Ohana, Makaha Sons, etc. Known as the golden voice of Hawaii here on Maui, he'll be missed much. Lots of fun and laughs. Great Hawaiian soul. The eternal band just got a killer high tenor. Played the hell out of a guitar too. Lefty - played guitar upside-down."

from a newgroup posting by someone named Ron

According to KPOA and KNUI radio stations here on Maui, Dennis Pavao has
passed away today. They have been doing musical tributes off and on all day.
Their choice of words during the morning hours certainly let us know this
was imminent. Now it has been confirmed. The angelic voice of Dennis Pavao
now sings with the angels.

Rich Shipley
Maui, HI

Rich has established a donation site to help the Pavao family financially - see here

John Berger's obituary for Dennis - Curtis Lum's piece -Liz Janes - Brown's piece courtesy of the Maui News - Rich Shipley's report on the services held for Dennis on 1/27/02 on Maui

A classmate's tribute to Dennis - very touching and right here