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Doreen Kekuewa Kamaka Saito

Doreen Kekuewa Kamaka Saito obituary

Doreen Saito Obituary

DOREEN KEKUEWA KAMAKA SAITO Doreen Kekuewa Kamaka Saito, 92, of Papakolea Homestead passed away on May 5, 2024. She was born in Honokohau, Maui on June 22, 1931 to Mary Kekuewa Paahana Kamaka and Abraham "Ape" Kamaka. She attended Sacred Heart Convent, St. Theresa School, McKinley High School, Honolulu Community College and UH Manoa. She married John Gitsuo Saito Sr., on Feb. 23, 1952 and was married for 69 years before his passing on Oct. 9, 2021. Doreen is survived by her children: Darreleen Leinaala Haruko Saito, Doleevon Iwalani Natsuko (Norman) Waiholua, Delcinda Pualani Fuyuko Saito (James) Justo, Diovana Kaleolani Akiko (Guy Yip), (Russell) Chong, Durinda Uilani Sueko Saito (deceased), Pastor John Gitsuo (Raynette Kanealii, deceased) (Ginger Nohea) Saito Jr. and Delnary Ululani Misa Saito. Hanai: Jeanne Chang and Noe Hew Len. 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grand- children and 2 great-great- grandchildren; brother: Clement "Honeyboy" Kamaka; numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held on Sat., July 13th from 10:00 am at Lincoln Elementary School Cafeteria. Service at 11:00 am. Aloha Attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to an educational institution or Kupuna program of your choice. Inurnment for both Doreen and John Saito Sr. on Friday, July 19th @ 9:30 am at Punchbowl National Cemetery.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Jul. 7, 2024.

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Rodney

May 15, 2025

This is a huge loss to me and our lahui. Mrs. Saito was the epitome of grace, class, and embodied Aloha.

Doreen Dudoit

July 12, 2024

One of my best memories of Mr. & Mrs. Saito was when we had a teacher retreat in Makaha, and the two of them took all the Keiki and did arts and crafts with them, so that the parents could attend the workshops. They would make ornaments out of so many different things they picked up in nature. They were the nicest couple and will be greatly missed. With much aloha, Doreen

Roseline & Joseph Frye

July 10, 2024

Sorry for the Loss of Aunty Doreen...Sending Prayers to all the Ohana...
Much Aloha from,
Roseline Kekahuna Medeiros,Paahana, Kaahanui, Deuvochelle, Frye & Joseph Frye of Wailuku, Maui

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