Marina Gabriel De Vera's Obituary
Marina De Vera Obituary
Marina Gabriel de Vera aka "Marie" aka "Mareng" of Aliamanu, was born in Manila, Philippines on March 3, 1932 to parents, Eduardo and Hermana Gabriel.
Marina was raised in Manila, Philippines. In 1971, as an adult, she moved to the United States of America. Oahu and Hawai'i was a place she loved and called her home. Besides raising her own children, "Nanay" was also a caregiver to many and helped raise her brother, nieces, nephews and the Javier grandchildren. On the evening of June 27, 2024, Marina passed away in the presence of her Hawai'i immediate family members. Marina was 92 years old.
She is survived and +predeceased by the following: Husband: Rodollfo Dioso de Vera, husband of 63 years Children: +Ray de Vera, Rob de Vera (Marlana), Mei de Vera, and Rose de Vera-Javier (Dino) Grandchildren: +Roland Dean, Ray Matthew and Rachel Faith Javier (Dino/Rose). Also Aliyah Rayne, Christopher James and Jonathan Anthony de Vera (Rob/Marlana) Great Grandchild: Master Roland Anthony Garperio Javier Siblings: +Norie Gabriel, +Fely Cruz, +Romeo Gabriel (Norma), Lumie Casal (Rudy), +Alfonso Gabriel (Sonia), Linda Gabriel, +Edwin Gabriel, Edmon Gabriel and +Rico Gabriel Also survived by many cousins, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces in USA and Philippines, and family pets.
Marina's eulogy will be shared at her services. The children have planned the following in honor of their beloved "Nanay":
Sun, August 18, 2024 - 5PM Mass Special Mass Intentions at St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea • Tues., August 20, 2024 - Wake Service, Mililani Memorial Makai Chapel • Wed., August 21, 2024 - Funeral Service & Burial Service for beloved parents, +Rodolfo and Marina de Vera Mililani Memorial Makai Chapel
See below for the detailed information for August 20 and 21, 2024.
TUES AUG 20, 2024 SCHEDULE: 5:30PM Visitation 6:30PM Wake Service 7:30PM Bento Dinner Reception
Location: Mililani Memorial (Waipio), Makai Chapel Memorial Park Road at Ka Uka Blvd. Waipahu, HI 96797 www.mililanimemorial.com/makai-chapel
Virtual/live stream of services will be by Facebook Live via FB Event Invitation: 5:30 PM Hawaii 8:30 PM Pacific (California, Nevada) 11:30 PM Central (New York) 11:30 AM Manila (Aug 21-2024)
WED AUG 21, 2024 SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM Visitation 10:00 AM Funeral Service 11:00 AM Burial for +Marina & +Rody de Vera 11:30AM Bento Lunch Reception
Location: Mililani Memorial (Waipio), Makai Chapel, Memorial Park Road at Ka Uka Blvd. Waipahu, HI 96797 www.mililanimemorial.com/makai-chapel Burial will be in Section RR, Lot 7, near Block 7). Mr. and Mrs. de Vera will be buried next to their eldest grandson, +Roland Dean Javier.
Virtual/live stream of services will be by Facebook Live via FB Event Invitation. 9:00 AM Hawaii 12:00 PM Pacific (California, Nevada) 3:00 PM Central (New York) 3:00 AM Manila (Aug 22-2024)
OTHER: - Casual attire (black and yellow or aloha)
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Flowers welcome
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Virtual or live stream of services via Facebook Live (by FB Event Invitation). Please inquire with Rose de Vera-Javier for the link.
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Sympathy cards may be mailed to: de Vera Ohana 1064 Pakini St. Honolulu, HI 96818
Please provide your address or email so the family may extend their mahalo. Make checks payable to: Cash or Rosemarie de Vera-Javier (family custodian)
Electronic options are also available: • Venmo: @deVeJav • Zelle: 808-782-5548 • Paypal: https://paypal.me/RJavier
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"To the world you may be one person; but to one person, you may be the world" -Dr. Seuss
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