94, of Ewa Beach, HI passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021. He is survived by wife of seventy years, Tsuneko; children: Layne (Evelyn) Machida, Sheryl Bell, Lloyd (Kari) Machida, Gayle (Paul) Machida-Isono and Klyde (Joni) Machida; sister Chizuko Nakamura, six grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A former resident of Ookala and graduate of Laupahoehoe High School, he also earned an electronics certification while studying in Seattle, WA. He was employed by Kaiwiki, Laupahoehoe and Hamakua Sugar Co. where he retired as an instrument specialist and factory superintendent.

Machida served in the Army and in 1948 joined the Hawaii National Guard. He achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant and was appointed Commander of “M” Company, Laupahoehoe, 299th Regimental Combat Team.

Dad will be remembered as a family man of many talents and interests who we believe could build or fix anything. He was an avid hunter and fisherman providing food and at times memorializing his catch through his taxidermy hobby. The furniture he built, home patios he enclosed, his hand carved woodwork, and restored jeeps and boats are testaments of his skills and creativity that we continue to cherish.

To his many relatives, friends and the staff at Hale Ku‘ike Bayside, thank you for being a part of his life. We are eternally grateful for your love, kindness and support.

A private service at Punchbowl is pending.