Hawaii-based waterman Fullerton “Hopena” Pokipala, 30, recently died on September 20, 2025. Notably, a GoFundMe page has now been launched for his wife, Allison Chu.
The fundraiser will be active for two weeks until October 13, and the description says that he was a “devoted husband, son, brother, and friend.” According to Surfer, Hopena lost his life in a car accident that happened in Waimanalo during the night hours.
The GoFundMe page continued its tribute to Pokipala as it recalled his real-life personality over the years…