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Samson K. Mamizuka Jr., a retired past president of Hawaii Carpenters Union, Local 745, died Sept. 20 in St. Francis Hospital. He was 58. Rites Saturday for
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"Sam was a very well-liked person within our union as the longtime president of local 745," said Ronald Taketa, union financial secretary-business agent.
"He was respected by all the members and their spouses. He treated everyone with mutual respect and understanding.
"Basically, as president of this local he was truly a memorable ambassador of good will -- representing carpenters and their family members in Hawaii."
Mamizuka was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by sons Richard Mamizuka and James Kaleiwahea; brothers Leonard, Wilson, Peter and Harry Mamizuka and Chester Aipia; sisters Geraldine Haili, Valerie Sephton, Betty Jane Saiki, Ruth DeCambra, Jean Grimm, Joy Libby, Sharon Mejia and Ivy Stromgren; father Samson T., and 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mass will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hawaiian Memorial Park. The family requests that casual attire be worn.