well-known musician 'Pua' Almeida dies
Charleston Puaonaona "Pua" Almeida, one of Hawaii's best-known musicians and orchestra leaders, died yesterday at the Kaiser hospital. He was 57.
He was the orchestra leader at the Moana-Surf-Rider Banyan Court for 15 years and a favorite soloist on the "Hawaii Calls" radio program where he performed for more than 30 years.
KNOWN to residents and Mainlanders as "Pua", Mr. Almeida recorded a number of well-known Hawaiian albums, including "South Sea Island Magic", "On the Beach at Waikiki", "Surfrider", "Kuuipo" and "Poolside Music Hawaiiana."
He was the son of Hawaii's songwriting dean, Johnny K. Almeida, and began his singing career at six. At the age of eight he was performing on Hawaiian music radio shows.
At 24 he had his own orchestra and entertained on the Island USO circuit-throughout the war years.
Later he was to take his troupe to Japan and then to the Mainland, where he worked throughout southern California from 1952 to 1957.
On his return Mr. Almeida became a favorite in Hawaiian music circles, performing at the Queen's Surf, Trader Vic's, the SurfRider and the Moana. He was considered a master of stringed instruments, especially the steel guitar.
HE IS survived by his wife, Leilani Awo; five sons; Charleston P., John K., William P., Lyle K. and Frederick P.; daughters; Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth N.) Nakashima, Mrs. James (Lehualani) Paishon and Miss Carmela Hula Almeida. Also surviving are his father, John K. Almeida; mother, Mrs. Harold Suehiro; and four brothers, Henry K. Padua, James K. Maalakaua and Joseph and Eugene Rodriques.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 to 9:55 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. A requiem mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Cathedral Lady of Peace. Burial will be in Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Obituary from the
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
10 Feb 1974, Sun
Page 17
Charleston Puaonaona "Pua" Almeida, one of Hawaii's best-known musicians and orchestra leaders, died yesterday at the Kaiser hospital. He was 57.
He was the orchestra leader at the Moana-Surf-Rider Banyan Court for 15 years and a favorite soloist on the "Hawaii Calls" radio program where he performed for more than 30 years.
KNOWN to residents and Mainlanders as "Pua", Mr. Almeida recorded a number of well-known Hawaiian albums, including "South Sea Island Magic", "On the Beach at Waikiki", "Surfrider", "Kuuipo" and "Poolside Music Hawaiiana."
He was the son of Hawaii's songwriting dean, Johnny K. Almeida, and began his singing career at six. At the age of eight he was performing on Hawaiian music radio shows.
At 24 he had his own orchestra and entertained on the Island USO circuit-throughout the war years.
Later he was to take his troupe to Japan and then to the Mainland, where he worked throughout southern California from 1952 to 1957.
On his return Mr. Almeida became a favorite in Hawaiian music circles, performing at the Queen's Surf, Trader Vic's, the SurfRider and the Moana. He was considered a master of stringed instruments, especially the steel guitar.
HE IS survived by his wife, Leilani Awo; five sons; Charleston P., John K., William P., Lyle K. and Frederick P.; daughters; Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth N.) Nakashima, Mrs. James (Lehualani) Paishon and Miss Carmela Hula Almeida. Also surviving are his father, John K. Almeida; mother, Mrs. Harold Suehiro; and four brothers, Henry K. Padua, James K. Maalakaua and Joseph and Eugene Rodriques.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 to 9:55 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. A requiem mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Cathedral Lady of Peace. Burial will be in Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Obituary from the
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
10 Feb 1974, Sun
Page 17
well-known musician 'Pua' Almeida dies
Charleston Puaonaona "Pua" Almeida, one of Hawaii's best-known musicians and orchestra leaders, died yesterday at the Kaiser hospital. He was 57.
He was the orchestra leader at the Moana-Surf-Rider Banyan Court for 15 years and a favorite soloist on the "Hawaii Calls" radio program where he performed for more than 30 years.
KNOWN to residents and Mainlanders as "Pua", Mr. Almeida recorded a number of well-known Hawaiian albums, including "South Sea Island Magic", "On the Beach at Waikiki", "Surfrider", "Kuuipo" and "Poolside Music Hawaiiana."
He was the son of Hawaii's songwriting dean, Johnny K. Almeida, and began his singing career at six. At the age of eight he was performing on Hawaiian music radio shows.
At 24 he had his own orchestra and entertained on the Island USO circuit-throughout the war years.
Later he was to take his troupe to Japan and then to the Mainland, where he worked throughout southern California from 1952 to 1957.
On his return Mr. Almeida became a favorite in Hawaiian music circles, performing at the Queen's Surf, Trader Vic's, the SurfRider and the Moana. He was considered a master of stringed instruments, especially the steel guitar.
HE IS survived by his wife, Leilani Awo; five sons; Charleston P., John K., William P., Lyle K. and Frederick P.; daughters; Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth N.) Nakashima, Mrs. James (Lehualani) Paishon and Miss Carmela Hula Almeida. Also surviving are his father, John K. Almeida; mother, Mrs. Harold Suehiro; and four brothers, Henry K. Padua, James K. Maalakaua and Joseph and Eugene Rodriques.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 to 9:55 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. A requiem mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Cathedral Lady of Peace. Burial will be in Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Obituary from the
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
10 Feb 1974, Sun
Page 17
Charleston Puaonaona "Pua" Almeida, one of Hawaii's best-known musicians and orchestra leaders, died yesterday at the Kaiser hospital. He was 57.
He was the orchestra leader at the Moana-Surf-Rider Banyan Court for 15 years and a favorite soloist on the "Hawaii Calls" radio program where he performed for more than 30 years.
KNOWN to residents and Mainlanders as "Pua", Mr. Almeida recorded a number of well-known Hawaiian albums, including "South Sea Island Magic", "On the Beach at Waikiki", "Surfrider", "Kuuipo" and "Poolside Music Hawaiiana."
He was the son of Hawaii's songwriting dean, Johnny K. Almeida, and began his singing career at six. At the age of eight he was performing on Hawaiian music radio shows.
At 24 he had his own orchestra and entertained on the Island USO circuit-throughout the war years.
Later he was to take his troupe to Japan and then to the Mainland, where he worked throughout southern California from 1952 to 1957.
On his return Mr. Almeida became a favorite in Hawaiian music circles, performing at the Queen's Surf, Trader Vic's, the SurfRider and the Moana. He was considered a master of stringed instruments, especially the steel guitar.
HE IS survived by his wife, Leilani Awo; five sons; Charleston P., John K., William P., Lyle K. and Frederick P.; daughters; Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth N.) Nakashima, Mrs. James (Lehualani) Paishon and Miss Carmela Hula Almeida. Also surviving are his father, John K. Almeida; mother, Mrs. Harold Suehiro; and four brothers, Henry K. Padua, James K. Maalakaua and Joseph and Eugene Rodriques.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 to 9:55 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. A requiem mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Cathedral Lady of Peace. Burial will be in Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Obituary from the
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
10 Feb 1974, Sun
Page 17
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