Phillip Esposo Siador's Obituary
Sunrise: January 31, 1967 Sunset: April 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we celebrate the life of our beloved Phillip "Epe" Siador, who passed away on April 11, 2026. To his cousins, nephews, nieces, and the family who grew up with him, he was Epe. To his wife and children, he was husband and father. To everyone lucky enough to know him, he was the kind of man who made every room feel warmer and made hard things feel a little easier to carry.
Phillip was a devoted husband to Vilma and a proud father to Chantelle and Chad. He also welcomed Jerrin Lawi-an, fiancé of Chantelle, and Katelyn, fiancée of Chad, into the family with open arms.
He is welcomed in Heaven by his parents, Charles Labiano Siador and Francisca Esposo Siador; his niece, Jorene Bautista; and his sister, Blecilda "Esia" Siador Halili.
He spent his early years in Waipahu, attending August Ahrens Elementary School and Waipahu High School before completing his education at Lodi High School in Stockton, California. He was a true child of the 80s and loved the style, the cars, and breakdancing. Phillip especially loved the music and played it loud whenever he could. He spent hours reading encyclopedias from A to Z, carrying them with him around the house. He was truly a scholar and instilled in his children the value of learning on your own and figuring things out for yourself. He kept up with news and events around the world and could always find something to talk about with anyone.
Throughout his life, Phillip worked as a driver and mechanic for construction companies before finding what he did best: working on car transmissions for local mom-and-pop auto shops. Most recently, he served alongside Chantelle and Vilma as operations manager at Ju-Mui Hawaiian Ice Pops, making sure everything ran smoothly and stepping in wherever he was needed, often before anyone even had to ask. His work made sure everyone in Hawai’i could enjoy something everyone looked forward to on a hot day. He called himself "semi-retired," when really, he just loved sharing his skills with the people he cared for.
Phillip showed his love in many ways. It was there in the way he kept everything running, fixed what was broken, and made sure the people around him never had to worry. You could find him servicing a car, cleaning up leaves from the trees in the neighborhood, or cutting the grass along the river behind his home. If you were lucky, he would even share the literal fruits of his hard work, giving papayas to family and neighbors that he so lovingly grew. He was dependable, resourceful, and steady in a way that made everyone near him feel safe.
He was a true DIY master of many trades. If something needed doing, he would spend days learning everything about it, then take it on with the precision of someone who had been doing it for years. He took pride in building a home where his family could gather, laugh, and feel loved. From the roof extension in the garage to the shed in the backyard, Phillip put his passion and craftsmanship into everything he built. He was also a passionate fan of the San Francisco 49ers, the University of Hawai'i football team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Whether it was a big game with friends for the Super Bowl or a lazy Sunday afternoon, Phillip loved sports and the excitement they brought – and, more importantly, how they brought his loved ones together to share pupus and create memories.
Above all, Phillip will be remembered as an incredible family man. He always showed up for Vilma wherever she needed him, providing stability and direction when things got tough. He also knew how to be sweet and loving, bringing her flowers and a bear every Valentine’s Day, and making sure to give her a kiss before heading to work. If there was a problem, he would fix it. He made sure his children grew up with full hearts, planning daily activities like jumping fences, yearly trips all over – including Disneyland and Las Vegas – and always creating little moments they will never forget. Even the monthly emergency sirens became something joyful: he would run through the house shouting, "The aliens are here!", turning an ordinary afternoon into the kind of memory that still makes his family smile. He was proud of his kids for more than what they have done, but for who they have become: loving as he did, passionate as he was, and never afraid to express themselves. He made sure they knew that the world can be a crazy place, but they should always know how to take it easy and learn how to laugh in any situation.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Viewing, service, and burial will all take place on the same day at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel.
Phillip, thank you for showing up every day, for fixing what was broken, for making us laugh, and for loving us the only way you knew how. Until we meet again, rest easy. We love you always.
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