Benedict Nelson Souza Jr.'s Obituary
Benedict Nelson Souza, 83 of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 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 2pm at Maui Memorial Park.
Benedict was born on March 19, 1940 on Maui to Ben & Eva Souza. He served as a mechanic for the Armed Forces for 17yrs and continued as a mechanic for most of his career. He also drove student bus for Maui' s youth along with driving tour bus for the rest of his work years.
Benedict is survived by four sons and two daughters. Benedict "Benny" (Wend-Orrie) of Kahakuloa; Gina (Guy) of Reno, NV; Brian of Reno, NV; Bill (Vangie) of Sparks, NV; Walter of Wailuku.; Ashley (Mack) of Kahului. Siblings are Louise of Eastvale, CA and Charles of Makawao. He has 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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