Alema Leota was an alleged Hawaiian organized crime boss during the 1960s and 1970s, who led an unsuccessful nonpartisan campaign for the Governor of Hawaii during the 1978 election.
He was defeated by former Governor George Ariyoshi during the general election.Leota was born and raised in La'i.e., Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, to Samoan immigrant parents, Aivao and Matala Leota. His parents were among the first Samoan immigrants to settle in Hawaii in 1919 after their coversion to Mormonism. He attended Kahuku High School, but ultimately graduated from 'Iolani School.
Leota was drafted into the United States military during the final draft conducted after the end of World War II. He served for three years in the 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed over 40 parachute missions.
He first made headlines in Hawaii in 1952 when Leota and his brother, Reid Leota, were arrested in Honolulu on charges of murdering a man at a pool hall on Smith Street. Leota was later convicted on a lesser charge of assault while his brother was convicted of murder.
Alema Leota was repeatedly fingered by both federal and state authorities of allegedly being head of Hawaii's organized crime during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Often called The Boss, he was rumored to have been one of the most feared yet respected men of his time.
Alema Leota last made the news in 2004 when he helped bring together a reunion of the Leota family. He was the last surviving child of his parents, Aivao and Matala Leota, and was therefore known as the family patriarch of the Leota clan. Approximately 700 members of the Leota family, from as far away as New Zealand and the United Kingdom, attended
Alema Leota died at the age of 80 in Everett, Washington, the reunion.
on May 11, 2008. He died of complications of injuries sustained in a car accident which took place on December 25, 2007. He was survived by his companion, Ann Lyons; his son, Frank Minami; one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters, and a great many loving nieces and nephews.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI) - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Deceased Name: Alema Lepuiai Leota
May 11, 2008
Alema Lepuiai Leota, 80, of Washington, a U.S. Army veteran who served in 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was born in Laie. He is survived by companion Ann Lyons, son Frank Minami, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie Hawaii North Stake. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Copyright © 2008 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, All rights reserved.
Thank you Find A Grave contributor Bill and Elaine Schrock for the obituary.
He was defeated by former Governor George Ariyoshi during the general election.Leota was born and raised in La'i.e., Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, to Samoan immigrant parents, Aivao and Matala Leota. His parents were among the first Samoan immigrants to settle in Hawaii in 1919 after their coversion to Mormonism. He attended Kahuku High School, but ultimately graduated from 'Iolani School.
Leota was drafted into the United States military during the final draft conducted after the end of World War II. He served for three years in the 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed over 40 parachute missions.
He first made headlines in Hawaii in 1952 when Leota and his brother, Reid Leota, were arrested in Honolulu on charges of murdering a man at a pool hall on Smith Street. Leota was later convicted on a lesser charge of assault while his brother was convicted of murder.
Alema Leota was repeatedly fingered by both federal and state authorities of allegedly being head of Hawaii's organized crime during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Often called The Boss, he was rumored to have been one of the most feared yet respected men of his time.
Alema Leota last made the news in 2004 when he helped bring together a reunion of the Leota family. He was the last surviving child of his parents, Aivao and Matala Leota, and was therefore known as the family patriarch of the Leota clan. Approximately 700 members of the Leota family, from as far away as New Zealand and the United Kingdom, attended
Alema Leota died at the age of 80 in Everett, Washington, the reunion.
on May 11, 2008. He died of complications of injuries sustained in a car accident which took place on December 25, 2007. He was survived by his companion, Ann Lyons; his son, Frank Minami; one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters, and a great many loving nieces and nephews.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI) - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Deceased Name: Alema Lepuiai Leota
May 11, 2008
Alema Lepuiai Leota, 80, of Washington, a U.S. Army veteran who served in 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was born in Laie. He is survived by companion Ann Lyons, son Frank Minami, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie Hawaii North Stake. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Copyright © 2008 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, All rights reserved.
Thank you Find A Grave contributor Bill and Elaine Schrock for the obituary.
Alema Leota was an alleged Hawaiian organized crime boss during the 1960s and 1970s, who led an unsuccessful nonpartisan campaign for the Governor of Hawaii during the 1978 election.
He was defeated by former Governor George Ariyoshi during the general election.Leota was born and raised in La'i.e., Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, to Samoan immigrant parents, Aivao and Matala Leota. His parents were among the first Samoan immigrants to settle in Hawaii in 1919 after their coversion to Mormonism. He attended Kahuku High School, but ultimately graduated from 'Iolani School.
Leota was drafted into the United States military during the final draft conducted after the end of World War II. He served for three years in the 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed over 40 parachute missions.
He first made headlines in Hawaii in 1952 when Leota and his brother, Reid Leota, were arrested in Honolulu on charges of murdering a man at a pool hall on Smith Street. Leota was later convicted on a lesser charge of assault while his brother was convicted of murder.
Alema Leota was repeatedly fingered by both federal and state authorities of allegedly being head of Hawaii's organized crime during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Often called The Boss, he was rumored to have been one of the most feared yet respected men of his time.
Alema Leota last made the news in 2004 when he helped bring together a reunion of the Leota family. He was the last surviving child of his parents, Aivao and Matala Leota, and was therefore known as the family patriarch of the Leota clan. Approximately 700 members of the Leota family, from as far away as New Zealand and the United Kingdom, attended
Alema Leota died at the age of 80 in Everett, Washington, the reunion.
on May 11, 2008. He died of complications of injuries sustained in a car accident which took place on December 25, 2007. He was survived by his companion, Ann Lyons; his son, Frank Minami; one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters, and a great many loving nieces and nephews.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI) - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Deceased Name: Alema Lepuiai Leota
May 11, 2008
Alema Lepuiai Leota, 80, of Washington, a U.S. Army veteran who served in 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was born in Laie. He is survived by companion Ann Lyons, son Frank Minami, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie Hawaii North Stake. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Copyright © 2008 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, All rights reserved.
Thank you Find A Grave contributor Bill and Elaine Schrock for the obituary.
He was defeated by former Governor George Ariyoshi during the general election.Leota was born and raised in La'i.e., Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, to Samoan immigrant parents, Aivao and Matala Leota. His parents were among the first Samoan immigrants to settle in Hawaii in 1919 after their coversion to Mormonism. He attended Kahuku High School, but ultimately graduated from 'Iolani School.
Leota was drafted into the United States military during the final draft conducted after the end of World War II. He served for three years in the 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and completed over 40 parachute missions.
He first made headlines in Hawaii in 1952 when Leota and his brother, Reid Leota, were arrested in Honolulu on charges of murdering a man at a pool hall on Smith Street. Leota was later convicted on a lesser charge of assault while his brother was convicted of murder.
Alema Leota was repeatedly fingered by both federal and state authorities of allegedly being head of Hawaii's organized crime during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Often called The Boss, he was rumored to have been one of the most feared yet respected men of his time.
Alema Leota last made the news in 2004 when he helped bring together a reunion of the Leota family. He was the last surviving child of his parents, Aivao and Matala Leota, and was therefore known as the family patriarch of the Leota clan. Approximately 700 members of the Leota family, from as far away as New Zealand and the United Kingdom, attended
Alema Leota died at the age of 80 in Everett, Washington, the reunion.
on May 11, 2008. He died of complications of injuries sustained in a car accident which took place on December 25, 2007. He was survived by his companion, Ann Lyons; his son, Frank Minami; one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters, and a great many loving nieces and nephews.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI) - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Deceased Name: Alema Lepuiai Leota
May 11, 2008
Alema Lepuiai Leota, 80, of Washington, a U.S. Army veteran who served in 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was born in Laie. He is survived by companion Ann Lyons, son Frank Minami, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie Hawaii North Stake. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Copyright © 2008 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, All rights reserved.
Thank you Find A Grave contributor Bill and Elaine Schrock for the obituary.
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