Kathleen Ululani Duncan was born in Honolulu on December 12, 1928. Her parents were William Bruce & Kathleen Robbins Hopkins, she was raised in Kaa'awa, along with her six brothers and sister. She was a graduate of Saint Andrews Priory, Class of 1946. Ululani passed away peacefully at home overlooking Kaneohe Bay & Chinaman's Hat with her family & loving caregivers by her side. She was escorted into heaven by the Manu-o-ku navigational birds (her favorites) on November 16, 2022, at the age of 93.Ululani was the loving wife for over 66 years to Reverend Rudolph A. Duncan until his passing in 2017. For many years they enjoyed traveling the world together visiting close friends & family. She was a wonderful mother to her children, Lynn (Scot) Kennedy, Stan (Patricia) Duncan, and Debbie (Joseph) Turgeon. A loving Tutu to Keana (Adam) Dreher, Koa (Kahana) Duncan, James K. Duncan, Noelani (Brant) Elliott, and Joe (Taylor) Turgeon. A proud great grand-Tutu to Melia Elliott, Kiya Elliott, Joe Turgeon, MacLaine Turgeon, Tatum Turgeon, Duke Dreher, Duncan Dreher, Aiden Dreher, Waimeli Duncan, and Hanalei Duncan.
She always had a smile on her face and will be remembered for her kindness and joyful spirit. She was a talented cook, enjoyed entertaining, always the life of the party and a gracious host. She especially enjoyed listening to her brothers sing & loved to dance. Her favorite hula was Pua'mana, which brought us all great joy. She loved to garden and was very talented at creating beautiful flower arrangements that she loved to share with her Ohana. She was very proud of her Hawaiian heritage and for many years she was an active member of the Daughters of Hawaii. She especially enjoyed participating in Queen Emma Summer Palace's annual fundraising events, making beautiful haku lei & pu'olu along with her fellow daughters.
Ululani lived a full and blessed life. Her sweet smile
& aloha spirit will always remain in our hearts.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023,
at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe. Visitation 10:30 am
& Memorial service begins at 11 am.
