Pukalani, Hawaii - Shannon Satoshi "Tosh" Guillermo, 54, of Pukalani, Maui was relieved of his earthly duties and transitioned to his heavenly home on March 14, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1971, in Honolulu, Oahu.

Shannon is pre-deceased by: Parents, Jackie K. and Naomi S. Guillermo; grandparents, Teitsu Sr. and Yoshiko Shirota. He is survived by: Grandmother, Elizabeth "Momoe" (Gorgonio- deceased) Guillermo; sister, Jayna Guillermo; niece, Psalm Moriwake; brother in-law, Gilbert Moriwake Jr; and partner, Marcine Hall.

Shannon attended Christ the King, St. Anthony School and graduated with the Maui High School Class of 1989. As a young child, Shannon played soccer for the Makawao Rams, Makawao Bandits, and the Paia Kolohes. He also played baseball for a short time with the Brewers. After being gifted with a piano from his grandparents, Shannon developed an interest in music and was a piano student under the direction of Glenda Nishida. In high school, Shannon was a proud MHS Saber who loved playing football and weightlifting. He was a natural at forming friendships with people and was known to have a "heart of gold." Throughout his life, several coaches made a positive impact on Shannon: Gundi Dancil, Michael Jarnesky, Robert Sr. and Mary Vickers, Patrick McCall, and Curtis Lee. In 1987 Shannon won 1st place 198 lb at the Maui High School Powerlifting Championship. In 1988 he made The Maui News MIL All-Star Football Team. Shannon also worked at his uncle Bob's business in Paia, the former East Maui 76 gas station. He worked alongside his parents who also helped to operate the business on a part time basis, often giving directions to lost tourists.

After graduating from high school, Shannon attended community college at College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California. When he realized that college was not something he wanted to continue, he decided to enlist with the U.S. Marine Corps. During his military service of six years, he earned various medals and was honorably discharged. Yuma, Arizona was his home during and after the military until he relocated back to Maui.

Shannon was a car enthusiast, often tinkering around with different cars and trucks, and spent time watching drag races. He was great in art and could design sketches from his memory and imagination. On occasion, Shannon would play music in Arizona and eventually involved himself with churches on Maui where he assisted with the sound systems. He also enjoyed jam sessions on Maui with his various friends. Shannon found joy in swimming and boogie boarding at his two favorite beaches, Big Beach (Makena) and Baby Beach (Paia) with his long time "Big Beach" and "Liquid Nation" buddies, as well as with newfound friends.

Although humble and seemingly quiet in stature, Shannon embodied a bold spirit who challenged himself to go beyond his limits. He was a leader who went against the grain in many ways to be his own person and was the epitome of the term "My brother's keeper." Shannon garnered friendships that spread throughout Maui and beyond Hawaii, and his kindness touched those he encountered. He was a proud uncle who cherished spending time with his niece, Psalm. Shannon's love and dedication to family, friends, and the Maui community was at the core of his being. He was a firm believer in native Hawaiian rights and in protecting Maui's land and beaches. Shannon's "Never Surrender" attitude and love for God enabled him to endure many challenges while shining his light on others. He will forever be missed by those who knew him.

Services over urn will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Church, Makawao:

Visitation 9:00 am - 10:15 am

Eulogy 10:30 am

Mass 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Burial with military detail at 1:00 pm Maui Veterans Cemetery, Makawao