Jesse Allen Keawehiwa Apo, 88

Jesse Allen Keawehiwa Apo of Kahului, Maui, passed away on February 23, 2021 with family at his side, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on January 5, 1933 in Wailuku to Kama and Esther Apo.

Jesse is predeceased by his brothers Edward, Ralph, Henry, Earl, Francis (Kapi’ina), Patrick (Kola), Harvey and sisters Bernice (Lei), Esther (Nani) and Jessie.

Jesse was a retired Foreman with the Engineer Department at the Sheraton Maui Hotel.

He was also employed at Loomis Armored Car services and spent many years as a Com-mercial Fisherman.

Jesse was enlisted in the Army in 1951 and in 1953 became a Rigger in the 82nd Airborne. He returned to O’ahu and became a part of Aloha Sky Divers where they (Jesse and Ed Hara) completed the first baton pass in 1962.

He is survived by his children, Duane Porter (Marjorie), Kent Apo, Jasen Apo, Zelie Apo, Kaimana Apo; sister, Sara (Pua) Iaea; 14 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, private family services will be held. Burial at 11:00 am on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao.

Jesse was known by many as a Skilled Fisherman, Diver and Sea-man. He loved and respected the ocean and in return the ocean was very kind to him.

The family would like to thank Hospice Maui for their exceptional care and compassion during his final journey. Our heart felt gratitude to Hale Maha’olu and its residents. A special thank you to neighbors Pat, Rinko & Kurt, Iwi, Nancy & Walter, Linda, Reggie & Viola Reed, Floyd and Pacencia & David. We are forever grateful for your thought-fulness, generosity and kindness.

A final thank you to Amber Vaughn-Bal for making my Dad look even more handsome than usual, Haunani Kirkland, Jessica Apo and Francine Apo for spending endless hours with us during our Dad’s final journey.