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Farewell, Auntie
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For the 24 hours of traditional chants, prayers and ancient rituals, the koa urn holding the ashes of Gladys Kamakakuokalani Ainoa Brandt was guarded by members of a Hawaiian royal society who wore white gloves as they gently waved black and white feathered kahili, the symbol of alii.
Crowds packed historic Kawaiaha'o Church for funeral services last night that capped three days of religious and cultural ceremonies held to honor Brandt. A revered kupuna and educator often referred to as "Auntie Gladys," Brandt died in her sleep earlier this month at the age of 96.
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Farewell, Auntie
...Brandt. A revered kupuna and educator often referred to as "Auntie Gladys," Brandt died in her sleep earlier this month at the...longtime friend and confidant, said: "Even as we bid her farewell, she will still be with us in spirit as everyone's aumakua... |
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Farewell then, Auntie Pat
OUR Auntie Patricia was a church-goer and death held no fears for her. She believed it was part of life...an experience she was keen to repeat when she was better. No stuffed-shirt do-gooder, our Auntie Pat - God bless her. |
 "Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland)")
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Tributes paid to 'Auntie Joy'.(NEWS)
...BBC Northern Ireland LEADING sports broadcasters have paid tribute to the woman they called 'Auntie Joy'. And tomorrow, they will say a final farewell at the funeral of the star-maker who put them on the road to fame. Joy Williams struck a... |
 "Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)")
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BYE BYE `AUNTIE'!(News)
...goodbye: Marlene Irving says farewell to some of the staff and pupils...at Golcar said goodbye to `Auntie' Marlene. She has been a...children threw me a lovely farewell assembly. The children got...be reunited with staff at a farewell tea and has invited them all... |
 "The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)")
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We love you, Auntie Cher. (minority retort).(Column)
...concoction after the other, I'd think, If Auntie Chef could get away and make something...gay I am. One occurred during Cher's farewell appearance at the Staples Center. It...I realized I wasn't the only one. Auntie Cher belongs to all of us. Mapa has starred... |
 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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WALES: Fond farewell to Aunty Dot.(News)
...longest serving and best loved lollipop ladies, "Auntie Dot" said farewell to staff and pupils yesterday. Dorothy Jones, who...at the school and headteacher Andrew Partidge said Auntie Dot would be missed by parents, staff and youngsters... |
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Channel hopper: Auntie and old Augusta are still a perfect fit
The Masters, BBC1 and 2 EVERY year at the Masters, as at the Open Championship, it seems like we bid farewell to some old-stager, or at least speculate on their failure to return. This year, while Gary Player goes from strength to strength... |
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'Doctor/auntie' Sister Carmel--a tribute to a legendary paediatric...
...continues to act as a valued resource to health professionals across three state borders. The following is an excerpt from a farewell speech by Carmel's colleague and friend, Dr Tors Clothier. I have been in Alice Springs for twenty years and in that time... |
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BBC pledges repeat FREE Xmas day ; DOCTOR WHO AND EASTENDERS HEAD UP AUNTIE'S...
...of Antiques Roadshow. New Year's Day features Matt Lucas as Toad and Bob Hoskins as Badger in The Wind In The Willows, a farewell special to East- Enders' Pauline Fowler, the very last Vicar of Dibley and Expedition Borneo, a new wildlife series exploring... |
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PBS broadcast to feature Belafonte and friends
...include such favorites as "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)," "Island in the Sun," "Matilda," "Jamaica Farewell," "Auntie Mary," and a medley of other calypso favorites. Belafonte has a long history of nurturing undiscovered talent... |
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