Benjamin McCabe Kalei Hipa
Jul 20, 1943 - Dec 10, 2022July 20, 1943 - December 10, 2022
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Benjamin McCabe Kalei Hipa
Jul 20, 1943 - Dec 10, 2022July 20, 1943 - December 10, 2022
Place of birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
Most recently lived in
Kailua Hawaii
Benjamin's favorite hobbies
Fisherman, diver, spending time with Ohana, helping others, drinking coffee, talking story (Politics)
Benjamin's favorite foods
Hawaiian food
Favorite bands and musical artists
The Brothers Cazimero, Don Ho, Earth Wind and Fire, Stylistics
Interesting facts about Benjamin
He made an appearance on Magnum PI & Hawaii 5-0, Honolulu Police officer of 27 years
If you could tell Benjamin anything today, what would you say?
Benjamin loved nothing more than
Favorite place in the world
Hawaii
Favorite TV shows
Old Cowboy movies
Obituary
https://vimeo.com/845842848?share=copy
Benjamin McCabe Kalei Hipa was born in Honolulu on July 20, 1943 to Samuel Vincent and Agnes McCabe Hipa. The seventh of nine children, Benjamin was raised in a loving home in Honolulu where he attended Cathedral School and Saint Louis High School. He later graduated from Farrington High School. He served in the United States Air Force in Lompoc, CA and later returned to Hawaii in 1968 where he continued to serve his community as a Honolulu Police Officer. He quickly moved up the ranks from a patrol man to investigator of the Criminal Investigation Unit where he retired in 1995. Benjamin's service to others continued well into his retirement years. He earned a reputation for his unwavering commitment to his friends and loved ones. He passed away on December 10, 2022. He was the last survivor of his nine siblings. Ben is survived by his five children. Gina York, Eugene, Oregon. Michael Hipa (Jill) Honolulu, Hawaii, Hekili Hipa (Jennifer) Kailua, Hawaii, Ben Hipa Jr. Chandler, Arizona, Lukila Backstrom(Justin) Long Beach, California, and his 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
His legacy of unconditional love for 'ohana and commitment to a more just world will be missed.
Gone but Never Forgotten
Past ceremonies
Funeral
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Kailua, Oahu Private Visitation: 8:30am | Public Visitation: 9:00am | Eulogy & Mass: 10:30am
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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Born on July 20, 1943
Honolulu, Hawaii
Passed away on December 10, 2022
Kailua Hawaii