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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 ...

Pamela Lorico-Watimar, 74

Pamela “Pam” Lorico-Watimar, nexpectedly passed away at on May 25th, 2023 in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. Pam was born on April 10th, 1949 to Thomas Lorico and Teodoro “Dora” Fuentes in Paia, Maui, Hawaii. She attended Holy Rosary School, Paia. Christ the King School in Kahului and graduated from St. Anthony High School in Wailuku. She worked all her life on Maui from working at Clyde’s Shoes, Sears, Honiron, Maui Palms Restaurant, Maui Beach Restaurant, Tanikai Inc., Hideaway Restaurant, and S& K Distribution. She is survived by her mother; Dora Lorico, brothers; Thomas ...

Glenn H. Michimoto, 71

On July 22, 2023, Glenn “Mitch” Hiroshi Michimoto passed away at Maui Memorial Hospital with his beloved wife and son by his side. Glenn was born on January 18, 1952, at the old Pioneer Mill Hospital on Front Street in Lahaina. Glenn is the oldest son of Tadashi and Tokuko Michimoto (both deceased) of Honolua, Maui. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Ryan (Amanda); three grandsons, Jaxon “Tad”, Christopher “Tophie”, and Travis; brother, Walter (Cynthea); sister, Audrey (James) Seki; many nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. Glenn enjoyed fishing, throw netting, ...