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Stanley Hitoshi Suda, 83

Stanley Hitoshi Suda, of Torrance, California, died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on August 26, 2023. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Handa Suda; son, Ryan Suda; daughter, Jill Mizufuka (Scott); grandson, Miles Mizufuka; and many other loving relatives. www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441

Leonard Magbual Arquero, 59

Leonard Magbual Arquero, 59, of Kihei, Maui, passed away at his home on August 1, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1964 to Leon Arquero and Leticia Magbual Arquero in Wailuku, Hawaii. Leonard grew up in Kihei and graduated from Baldwin High School, Class of 1982, and Maui Community College. He is survived by his beloved wife Trisha Arquero; his children Kevin Arquero, Keisha Arquero, Leon Arquero, Tricha Jenelle Arquero and grandchild Aleila Cora Sarbida. Also survived by sibling Jenny Arquero. He is predeceased by parents Leon Arquero and Leticia Magbual Arquero. Leonard will ...

Leonida Jean Jacintho, 80

Leonida Jean Jacintho was born on March 7, 1943, and she passed peacefully on August 27, 2023. She was raised in Puunene and later moved to Haiku. Leonida is survived by her husband, Nelson Jacintho; her four children, sons, Larry Jacintho, Kevin (Jenn) Jacintho and Scott Jacintho; daughter, Maxine (Inola-Hiii) Leleo-Jacintho; grand-daughters, Azalea and Knightley; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister, Claudia Longuyan. There will be a private service held for the family. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Benedict Nelson Souza, 83

Benedict Nelson Souza, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 08, 2023. Funeral services will be on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 at Christ the King Church in Kahului. Family visitation at 9:30am, Public visitation at 10:00am, with mass to follow at 11:00am. Burial will be at 2:00pm at Maui Memorial Park. Benedict was born on March 19, 1940 on Maui to Ben and Eva Souza. He served as a mechanic for the Armed Forces for 17 years and continued as a mechanic for most of his career. He also drove student bus for Maui’s youth, as well as driving tour bus ...

Todd E. Yamafuji, 68

Todd E. Yamafuji, passed away on August 8th in the fire of Lahaina, Maui. He was the property manager of the Liberty Apartments on Luakini Street. He was born and raised in Lahaina. It was his beloved home. He is predeceased by his father, Takashi (Tom, Soup) Yamafuji. He is survived by his mother, Anita Yamafuji; sisters, Rene Yamafuji (Stanley Morris), and Avis Yamafuji (Ronald Cox); 3 nephews, 1 grandniece, and 2 grandnephews. Private family services honoring Todd will be held at a later date. The family requests no koden.

Harold Haruo Kametani, 92

Kametani of Kula, Maui passed away on August 3, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 4, 1931 to Masaichi and Chiso Kametani in Kula, Maui. After graduation from Maui High School, he worked at Von Hamm Young Co. as a repair shop clerk for a year. Then he enlisted in the Army. After being discharged, he attended school in Michigan and found a job in CA. He lived in Torrance, CA and retired from Northrop Grumman as a computer Engineer. Hal moved to Las Vegas for several years before returning to Maui. He was an active and proud member of the Korean War Veterans ...