Along with his cousins, Ledward and Nedward Kaʻapana, Pavao started the group Hui ʻOhana.

After the breakup of Hui ʻOhana, Dennis Pavao moved on to pursue a solo career.

If our lives can be measured by the number of people we can touch in a positive way, then Dennis is in a place we all aspire to.

"[2] He died from a brain aneurysm on January 19, 2002, at the age of fifty.

Dennis won several different Nā Hōkū Hanohano, meaning the distinguished/glorious stars, awards.