Obituary for Esperanza Cabbab Cantorna
Esperanza Monces Cabbab Cantorna, 93, of Haliimaile, Hawaii peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born on October 4, 1927 in Bantugo, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines.
She is survived by a son, Alfred (Dr. Virgie) Cantorna; 2 daughters, Rosemary Himuro and Jessie (Kevin) Harrington; 4 grandchildren, Becky and Rolenn Himuro, Emily Cantorna and Alex Harrington; and 1 great grandchild, Mateo Cantorna-Aina.
She is predeceased by her husband, Felino Cachola Cantorna; her parents, Aniceto and Maximiniana Cabbab; 1 brother, Juan Cabbab; and 4 sisters, Cirila, Agrifina, Demetria and Leonora Cabbab.
She worked for Maui Land and Pine for over 23 years until her retirement in 1989. She was a strong, hardworking and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a heart of gold, infectious smile and laughter, and boundless generosity.
The family is grateful to the staff of Hospice Maui; Dr. David Seriguchi and staff; Dr. Ramin Altaha and staff; Pacific Cancer Institute, Anna Dee-O’Rourke and staff: St. Joseph’s Church in Makawao, Father Michael Tolentino and Donna Pico; and Norman’s Mortuary.
Due to COVID, private services will be held with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: 907 Hiilani Street, Haliimaile, HI 96768.
She is survived by a son, Alfred (Dr. Virgie) Cantorna; 2 daughters, Rosemary Himuro and Jessie (Kevin) Harrington; 4 grandchildren, Becky and Rolenn Himuro, Emily Cantorna and Alex Harrington; and 1 great grandchild, Mateo Cantorna-Aina.
She is predeceased by her husband, Felino Cachola Cantorna; her parents, Aniceto and Maximiniana Cabbab; 1 brother, Juan Cabbab; and 4 sisters, Cirila, Agrifina, Demetria and Leonora Cabbab.
She worked for Maui Land and Pine for over 23 years until her retirement in 1989. She was a strong, hardworking and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a heart of gold, infectious smile and laughter, and boundless generosity.
The family is grateful to the staff of Hospice Maui; Dr. David Seriguchi and staff; Dr. Ramin Altaha and staff; Pacific Cancer Institute, Anna Dee-O’Rourke and staff: St. Joseph’s Church in Makawao, Father Michael Tolentino and Donna Pico; and Norman’s Mortuary.
Due to COVID, private services will be held with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: 907 Hiilani Street, Haliimaile, HI 96768.