James Rodney Enriques, 81, passed away on October 19, 2021. He was born in Puunene, Maui on December 1, 1939. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. In 1961 he was hired by Hawaiian Electric on Oahu. His love and longing for Maui brought him home where he was able to transfer to Maui Electric. He was a Working Foreman and retired in 1999 after 38 years.
He was an active Lion’s Club member, and a proud U.S. Army veteran. His warmth, love, laughter, and joy of story telling will be deeply missed by us all.
He was preceded by his loving wife, Rosa (Siarot) and son John Reed Enriques.He is survived by his children Melissa (Maghanoy) Stoppiello, James R. Enriques, Jr., Robert Enriques, Jacquelynn (Enriques) Wolff, Marcie (Enriques) Schuler; surviving brothers George, John Wayne, and Kenneth Enriques; his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Service will be held on November 17, 2021 at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao at 1:00 pm.
