Preceded by Amata Kabua Succeeded by Imata Kabua Role Marshallese Politician | Name Kunio Lemari Spouse(s) Christina Lemari Resigned January 14, 1997 | |
Born November 29, 1942
Jaluit Atoll ( 1942-11-29 ) Died March 28, 2008, Majuro, Marshall Islands Political party Aelon̄ Kein Ad, United Democratic Party | ||
Kunio David Lemari (29 November 1942 – 28 March 2008) was a Marshallese politician. He served as the acting President of the Marshall Islands from 20 December 1996 to 14 January 1997. He assumed office upon the death of the previous President, Amata Kabua, having previously served as the country's Minister of Transportation and Communications.
Lemari is of Japanese descent from his maternal grandfather, and was survived by brothers Rellong Lemari (Senator from Lae Atoll) and Johnny Lemari (Mayor of Kwajalein Atoll); wife, Christina Lemari; Imata Kabua; sons Harald (Joanne), Wesley (Lynn), Ranni and Dixon Lemari; daughters Evangeline (Quincy Calep), Dianne, Kimberlynn (Michael Vredenburg), and Lyla; numerous nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On 28 March 2008, Lemari died in Majuro due to complications from diabetes.