Leebrick George Nakama's Obituary
Leebrick George Nakama
January 8, 1950- November 16, 2023
Leebrick G. Nakama, 73, passed away in Hendersonville, Tennessee on November 16, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1950 to Sadao and Jane Nakama from Wailuku.
He was a Lahainaluna High School Boarder but graduated at Baldwin High School 1968. He went to college at Boise, Idaho, got his master’s degree in Northern Arizona University.
After achieving all his education, he volunteered to the Peace Corp in Ghana, Africa for two years. This inspired his daughter, Nicole. She too, volunteered at the Peace Corp in Botswana.
Still eager to experience other culture, he went to Guam, worked as a school counselor at the Dededo Junior High School and coached the volleyball and basketball team.
In Guam he met his wife, married her in Maui and together, raised their 2 children, getting involved with their after-school curriculum such as different sport activity, Wailuku Junior Tennis Club and Boys Scout of America. He was an avid Scuba Diver, loved spear diving for tako and when their grown-up children flew out the nest, he resumed playing tennis and golf.
Upon settling in Maui, he worked for various school for the Department of Education; Lahainaluna High School Boarding School, Lahaina Intermediate, Iao Intermediate, Kula Elementary, and Makawao Elementary as a School Counselor. He worked as a Registrar for the School for Adults and retired as a Test Coordinator for Maui High School.
He is predeceased by his parents Sadao and Jane, parents-in-law, Sam and Alice Blancaflor, survived by his wife, Irene of 44 years, son, Lenn (Amy) Nakama, daughter, Nicole (Brian) Laydon. Grandchildren; Isla Nakama, Regan Nakama(only grandson), Reylee Laydon, Wren Nakama, Ryan Laydon. Brothers: Gary (Susan) Nakama, Randy (Michelle) Nakama, David (Sue) Nakama. Sibling-in-laws, Mert (Tess) Blancaflor, Danny (Maggie) Blancaflor, Gia (Ron) Ramos, Rico (Rosslyn) Blancaflor, James (Mariton) Blancaflor, Jocelyn (Roy) Untalan, Sonia (Al) Taimanao and many nieces and nephews.
Leebrick was also an organ donor so his body was harvested to help save others whose lives are at risk.
Dying is waking up into a new world with only the memories of pure love and joy,
So shut down your vision from the malice of yesterday.
Let it be an illusion that had no existence.
Wake up to a clear blue sky and welcome the songs of the wind.
Get to your feet and fly, our Beloved and follow the flow of the breeze
whirling by on the path with love, peace.
Never again a dim tomorrow; fresh scent for a new today for yesterday has disappeared like a barrow.
Rest in peace our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle with love and forgiveness….
Visitation at 10:00 am, Services over ashes at 11:30 am on January 6, 2024 at Nakamura Mortuary, Burial 2pm at the Maui Memorial Park.
Family requesting Aloha Attire and No Flowers.
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