Cammy Cambra

by his family and friends. He was born on September 5, 1938 in Pu’unene being the 6th child of 12 siblings.

Cammy is predeceased by his loving wife Barbara Cambra of 61 years, Father Louis DeCambra, Mother

Dorothy Tavares, Brother Louis Cambra (Betty), and Sister Dorothy Kinores (Herbert). Survived by his siblings Rose (Raymond) Freitas, Harold Cambra, Florinda (Charles) Nunes, Corrine (Paul) Blalock, Ethel (Marvin) Funes, Marie (Billy) Wilson, Evelyn (Stan) LaBonte, Leonora (Ted) Mays, and Helen (Thomas) Jensen. Three Daughters Charlene (Scott) Frias, Renee (Bobby) Perreira, Laureen (Charlie) Perreira. Eight Grandchildren Danielle Shepherd, Dylan Shepherd, Mitchell (Brittany) Perreira, Marcy (Annie) Perreira, Mandy (Shaun) Tavares, Deceased Matthew (Chloe) Perreira, Tyler Perreira, and Kevin Perreira. Eight Great Grandchildren Meliana, Noah, Mia, Malia, Logan, Maile, Isaiah, and Luke. Cammy’s love for riding and repairing motorcycles started from his early teens and continued on until the age of 82. Quoted in his Maui High School Silver Sword Senior yearbook “Motorcycle, boots and black jacket, Cammy likes motorcycle riding. This future machinist or welder, enjoys working with motors and machines’’ and that he did. He graduated in 1957 from Maui High School then enlisted into the military US Air Force. He completed basic training at the Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. He was then stationed at the George Air Force base in Victorville CA. There he became Airman First Class as an Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic. His Military travels took him to Japan, Korea and Germany. While in the Air Force, he married his high school sweetheart Barbara. Cammy worked for Maui Dry Goods as an Automotive Mechanic for many years, Co-Owner for Central Automotive. He was also self-employed business owner of Country Towing and later retired. Cammy was a brilliant machinist and genius mechanic specializing in Harleys and Triumphs. Many bike riders from all over the island would bring their bikes for Cammy to repair. During his younger days, Cammy enjoyed racing cars and bikes. He became the first president and one of the first founders of Maui Raceway Drag Strip. Cammy was a highly intelligent individual and often shared his wisdom with others. His legacy will live on as one of the best and most gifted mechanics. Visitation will be held on Thursday August 26th, 2021 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Family viewing 8:00 am-9:00 am, blessing service 9:00-9:15, public viewing and Celebration of Life 9:15 am – 11:30 am. Burial to follow at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the proper use of masks and social distancing are required. The Cambra Family extends a very special thank you to the Hospice care team Colleen, Janell, Joanne, Nalani, Barb, Dan and Dr. Chad Farmer. We would also like to

thank Maui Hospice for their amazing services, love and support during Cammy’s final weeks.