George Rikio Yamashita, 92
George Rikio Yamashita, 92, of Haiku, passed away on June 23, 2016. He was born on June 7, 1924, in Makawao.
George retired from Kaman Bearing. He was predeceased by his wife, Mitsuni S. Yamashita. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen M. (Erbin) DePonte; son, Stacey R. Yamashita; sister, Nancy S. Tanaka; brother, Calvin S. (Ethel) Yamashita; Sister-in-law, Nancy Yamashita; grandchildren, Kekupaa Rikio DePonte, Kehaulani Mitsuni (Jordan Perreira) DePonte, Tracy-Ann Kamalei Yamashita; great grandchildren, Elena N. Javier, Kylie M. Perreira, Kamaile M. DePonte-Perreira, Kyler James Rikio DePonte-Perreira; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private services were held.
The family would like to thank the Maui Police Department and the Maui Fire Department for their help and support during this difficult time.
