Iluminada Fortela Manuel, 88, passed away on August 25, 2022 at her residence in Lahaina with her loved ones by her side. She was born on December 2, 1933 in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to the late Domingo Portela and Isidora Calaoagan.
Iluminada worked for Lahaina Shores of Maui for 22 years in housekeeping department. After retirement, she joined Kaunoa Senior Services where she fell in love with dancing hula. She was passionate for her sewing, crocheting and gardening.
She is predeceased by her parents, her late love, Angel Agor Manuel Sr., her 3 brothers, Alfredo Portela, Dionisio Portela, Toribio Portela and her sister, Tomasa Fortela Batallones. She is survived by her 3 sons, Wilbert “Willy” (Naida) Manuel, Angel Manuel Jr., Claro “Larry” Manuel, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, her sister, Eugenia Portela Valencia, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A service of remembrance will be held on September 8, 2022 at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina. Family Viewing: 8:30am / Public: 9am-11am / 11am Mass. Burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery at 2pm.
Arrangements made by:
Norman's Mortuary
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