TAPS: John Saito

Posted on Jul 2, 2025 in Taps
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John Saito, 66, of Honaunau died Jan. 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a mechanic, coffee and macadamia nut farmer, fisherman, animal lover and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. 

Survived by sister, Rachel Saito of Honomalino; two nephews; grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.


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