Obituary for Stephen Kawila Dutro Jr.
Stephen Kawila Dutro, Jr., went home to our Heavenly Father on September 14, 2022
We would like to take this opportunity to share just a little more of Stephen, by sharing a snippet of his 73 years of life with us. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Ursula Dutro, previous wife Charlynne Quinsaat, children Carly Kainoa Quinsaat Agbayani (Michael), Charlie Kawila Dutro, Kazmer Nishioka-Dutro, Ursell Nishioka-Dutro, Savanah Nishioka-Dutro and 10 grandchildren he loved and adored with all of his heart. The son of the late Stephen Kawila Dutro, Sr. (1956) and Marian Mokihana Dutro Apo. (2013) and Francis Kapi’inaokalani Apo (2005).
Stephen was a protector, survivor, and provider from a very young age. As the eldest child, he protected his siblings: Calvin Kealiikoa Dutro (deceased 2017), Doreen Mapuana Dutro-Hoopai (Oren deceased 2013), Bernadette Ululani Dutro Rollins (Garry deceased 2016), Bryce Kapiinaokalani Apo (Leona), Francine Pualani Apo-Kamimoto and Reginald Kauiokalani Apo. As his family continued to grow with his 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins he never ceased to care for and willing to help his family and friends.
Also, at a very young age he learned how to live off the ocean, fished for food and earn money from his catches. What he was able to sell, he shared it with his siblings. He praised his mentors, grateful for their time and wisdom by taking him under their fishing skills and taught him how to live off the aina, God’s gift. He loved the ocean and had many favorite fishing spots especially on the north to northeastern parts of Maui.
Stephen was also an athlete, played football in high school, and later in life, paddling and baseball. Number 49 was a number that followed him, from his birth year, his parking spot number and following his dad’s love for the 49ers his entire life.
After graduating from Baldwin High School, he was drafted by the Army, and then was shipped off to Vietnam. His nickname was Pineapple (for obvious reasons) and he handled the heavy artillery. Not his finest moments from what he shared, but it was his assignment, receive the coordinates and follow through with the orders. He shared the good things of his tour, like jelly beans with coffee, beautiful starry nights and sheltered the horrors of war to himself. He received a medal from the Army, which he would avoid talking whenever I asked him. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Stephen went to work for Tri-Isle, Inc. as a swamper & then moved on to being a dispatch supervisor. He retired however, from DHX. He is remembered as a hardworking, funny, friendly, serious man who loved hard, cracked jokes and was loved by many.
He proclaimed and received Jesus in his life and realized that Jesus was already with him since he was a child. With Jesus as his protector and provider, it helped him to survive and become a testament of his Father’s love.
We will miss him immensely, his storytelling, his cooking, his unconditional love for his children, grandchildren, family and desire for the best for all. He was greeted by Jesus and all those that had gone before him. To hear the words, “He’s in a better place” is very hard to listen to right now, especially when the place we want him is here with us. We know that Stephen, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend is restored. The hardworking man that he is, he will be the carpenter alongside with Jesus to help prepare an eternal home for us.
We will celebrate his life with family, friends, food, music, laughter and stories at one of his favorite places in a future date.
Mahalo for your love, prayers being a part of Steven (Stephen) life and walking along side with his family. Aloha, until we meet again.
Arrangements by:
Norman's Mortuary
We would like to take this opportunity to share just a little more of Stephen, by sharing a snippet of his 73 years of life with us. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Ursula Dutro, previous wife Charlynne Quinsaat, children Carly Kainoa Quinsaat Agbayani (Michael), Charlie Kawila Dutro, Kazmer Nishioka-Dutro, Ursell Nishioka-Dutro, Savanah Nishioka-Dutro and 10 grandchildren he loved and adored with all of his heart. The son of the late Stephen Kawila Dutro, Sr. (1956) and Marian Mokihana Dutro Apo. (2013) and Francis Kapi’inaokalani Apo (2005).
Stephen was a protector, survivor, and provider from a very young age. As the eldest child, he protected his siblings: Calvin Kealiikoa Dutro (deceased 2017), Doreen Mapuana Dutro-Hoopai (Oren deceased 2013), Bernadette Ululani Dutro Rollins (Garry deceased 2016), Bryce Kapiinaokalani Apo (Leona), Francine Pualani Apo-Kamimoto and Reginald Kauiokalani Apo. As his family continued to grow with his 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins he never ceased to care for and willing to help his family and friends.
Also, at a very young age he learned how to live off the ocean, fished for food and earn money from his catches. What he was able to sell, he shared it with his siblings. He praised his mentors, grateful for their time and wisdom by taking him under their fishing skills and taught him how to live off the aina, God’s gift. He loved the ocean and had many favorite fishing spots especially on the north to northeastern parts of Maui.
Stephen was also an athlete, played football in high school, and later in life, paddling and baseball. Number 49 was a number that followed him, from his birth year, his parking spot number and following his dad’s love for the 49ers his entire life.
After graduating from Baldwin High School, he was drafted by the Army, and then was shipped off to Vietnam. His nickname was Pineapple (for obvious reasons) and he handled the heavy artillery. Not his finest moments from what he shared, but it was his assignment, receive the coordinates and follow through with the orders. He shared the good things of his tour, like jelly beans with coffee, beautiful starry nights and sheltered the horrors of war to himself. He received a medal from the Army, which he would avoid talking whenever I asked him. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Stephen went to work for Tri-Isle, Inc. as a swamper & then moved on to being a dispatch supervisor. He retired however, from DHX. He is remembered as a hardworking, funny, friendly, serious man who loved hard, cracked jokes and was loved by many.
He proclaimed and received Jesus in his life and realized that Jesus was already with him since he was a child. With Jesus as his protector and provider, it helped him to survive and become a testament of his Father’s love.
We will miss him immensely, his storytelling, his cooking, his unconditional love for his children, grandchildren, family and desire for the best for all. He was greeted by Jesus and all those that had gone before him. To hear the words, “He’s in a better place” is very hard to listen to right now, especially when the place we want him is here with us. We know that Stephen, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend is restored. The hardworking man that he is, he will be the carpenter alongside with Jesus to help prepare an eternal home for us.
We will celebrate his life with family, friends, food, music, laughter and stories at one of his favorite places in a future date.
Mahalo for your love, prayers being a part of Steven (Stephen) life and walking along side with his family. Aloha, until we meet again.
Arrangements by:
Norman's Mortuary