Obituary for Albert Guelliermo Dugay
Albert Guelliermo Dugay, 72 of Wailuku, Maui peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home under the care of Hospice Maui with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 27, 1949 to Pelagio Dugay & Julia Aguinaldo in Wailuku, Maui.
Albert graduated from HP Baldwin High School in 1969 and immediately enlisted with the U.S. Army as a member of the All Hawaii Unit. He proudly served two tours in Vietnam before being discharged in 1975. He worked for Maui Soda and Ice Works for 23 years upon returning home. In 1991, he enlisted in the Army National Guard with Headquarters, headquarters Company (HHC) 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry. In 1995, his unit re-org to Charlie Company 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry where he worked as a logistics specialist. From October 2001 to May 2002, Staff Sergeant Dugay was activated and served 7 months on Molokai doing Force Protection at the Molokai Airport due to 9/11. From August 2004 to January 2006, Staff Sergeant Dugay was activated and served in camp victory Baghdad, Iraq. During his last activation, Staff Sergeant Dugay served with 103rd Troop Command as the rear logistic support in Waiawa. He then retired in September 2009. Other employment included Teruya Tofu, Paradise Beverage and most recently, Hawaii Coffee Company. In his spare time, Albert enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and talking with friends at the grocery stores.
He is survived by Verlene, his wife of 43 years, daughters; Kalei (Shannon) Kan-Hai and Anuhea (Bronsen Faalealea), grandchildren; Kamea, Melia, Hali’a and Tristan Kan-Hai, great-grandchildren; Lahi & Eli Kan-Hai. Also survived by twin brother; Bob Dugay, brother; Dino Cadiz, sisters; Irene (Tony-D) Luna, Matilda (Eugene-D) Baybado, Lucille Dugay, Leonida (Senecio) Bacsa, Angelita Balualua, and Magdalena Ramos.
He is pre-deceased by parents; Pelagio Dugay and Julia Cadiz; stepdad Gaudencio Cadiz; and sister; Mary Ann Pagatpatan.
Thank you to the staff at Norman’s Mortuary, Pacific Institute of Maui, Maui Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Unit, Dr. Daniel Garcia, Dr. Wendy Chen, Dr. Robert Connaughton and Dr. Mark Velleck. Also, the family sends their sincere gratitude to Janell, Scott and Dr. Chad Farmer from Hospice Maui.
Albert graduated from HP Baldwin High School in 1969 and immediately enlisted with the U.S. Army as a member of the All Hawaii Unit. He proudly served two tours in Vietnam before being discharged in 1975. He worked for Maui Soda and Ice Works for 23 years upon returning home. In 1991, he enlisted in the Army National Guard with Headquarters, headquarters Company (HHC) 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry. In 1995, his unit re-org to Charlie Company 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry where he worked as a logistics specialist. From October 2001 to May 2002, Staff Sergeant Dugay was activated and served 7 months on Molokai doing Force Protection at the Molokai Airport due to 9/11. From August 2004 to January 2006, Staff Sergeant Dugay was activated and served in camp victory Baghdad, Iraq. During his last activation, Staff Sergeant Dugay served with 103rd Troop Command as the rear logistic support in Waiawa. He then retired in September 2009. Other employment included Teruya Tofu, Paradise Beverage and most recently, Hawaii Coffee Company. In his spare time, Albert enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and talking with friends at the grocery stores.
He is survived by Verlene, his wife of 43 years, daughters; Kalei (Shannon) Kan-Hai and Anuhea (Bronsen Faalealea), grandchildren; Kamea, Melia, Hali’a and Tristan Kan-Hai, great-grandchildren; Lahi & Eli Kan-Hai. Also survived by twin brother; Bob Dugay, brother; Dino Cadiz, sisters; Irene (Tony-D) Luna, Matilda (Eugene-D) Baybado, Lucille Dugay, Leonida (Senecio) Bacsa, Angelita Balualua, and Magdalena Ramos.
He is pre-deceased by parents; Pelagio Dugay and Julia Cadiz; stepdad Gaudencio Cadiz; and sister; Mary Ann Pagatpatan.
Thank you to the staff at Norman’s Mortuary, Pacific Institute of Maui, Maui Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Unit, Dr. Daniel Garcia, Dr. Wendy Chen, Dr. Robert Connaughton and Dr. Mark Velleck. Also, the family sends their sincere gratitude to Janell, Scott and Dr. Chad Farmer from Hospice Maui.