A Eulogy
("He Hoalohaloha", Nupepa Kuokoa, November 27, 1908)
It pleased the Almighty Father to take the last breath of my beloved foster mother, Mrs. Kahaunaele Kapahukalaunu Bipikane, from her residence on Kuakini Street near Liliha Street in the city of Honolulu, Oahu County.
Mrs. Kahaunaele Kapahukalaunu Bipikane was born in 1843 at Kaupo, Maui from the loins of her mother Poihene and father Kalaeloa. She was 65 years, 6 months and a few days old. And she has left behind us, her two foster children, as well as grandchildren and other family members to mourn her.
She was a wonderful mother, gracious and welcoming to all. She was a member of Hoomana Naauao church. After the passing of her dear husband, J. W. Bipikane, she became a member of the Catholic Church. She remained in this faith until laying down to the eternal slumber.1 Like the Almighty Father has spoken, the dust shall return to the earth as it was.2 He hath made, and He hath taken away. Blessings unto Him for ever and ever. Amen.
What mournful thoughts for my beloved mother. I will never forget her considerate care of me, her foster daughter. I remain with a heart full of love for her.
Sincerely,
Her foster daughter,
MRS. EUGENE K. AIU.
Note: The death month of November 1908 is an estimate based on the date of the obituary.
- A variation of a common poetic saying for death. See entry No. 2168 in the book “ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings“.
- Ecclesiastes 12:7.