Rest in Peace Grandpa - I Love You! William Maka'i was born April 8, 1930 in Kona, Hawaii to Nancy Kahana Keala-Iona and William Lazaro, Sr. He died peacefully in his sleep on June 16, 2001 in Oxnard, California due to complications with heart disease, emphysema, and Alzheimer's Disease. He leaves behind a wife of 20 years, a sister, 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He was a very special individual and he will be deeply missed by all who know him.