Francine Lehua Tolentino (72) of Hāna, Maui
gained her wings and journeyed to heaven on
Tuesday July 6, 2021. She passed at the
residence of her son in Waiehu, Maui where she
spent the last 3 years of her life, longing to be
home in Hāna. Though born in Honolulu, Oʻahu on
August 20, 1948, Hāna is where she called home.
In 1968, she married Joseph Tolentino Jr. (Duna Boy) on
July 8th and they shared many lovely years together. In 1985 they made the big
move from Oʻahu, where they began to build a life together, to Hāna where she
became a school bus driver. In the years to follow she continued on working at Hotel
Hāna Maui where she wore many hats. She juggled many positions such as hostess,
front desk, entertainer (singer), all while raising her family.
Francine is survived by her Sons:
Darwin Tolentino (Shannon Tolentino)
Mon Tolentino (Kealoha Tolentino-Smith)
Maka Tolentino (Ululani Tolentino)
Leeden Tolentino
Daughter:
Jodi Ann Tolentino
Grandchildren: (15)
Great Grandchildren: (18)
Great-Great Grandchildren: (2)
OLA NĀ IWI
Visitation will be held at Normanʻs Mortuary on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from
5:00pm - 9:00pm with continued visitation on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 9:00am -
12:00pm followed by a private burial at Makawao Veterans Cemetery.
Due to COVID - 19 pandemic, strict precautions will be maintained. Temp checks and
masks will be required for those who attend and social distancing will be maintained.