Rufina Arreola Buenafe's Obituary
Rufina Buenafe Obituary
Rufina Arreola Buenafe, 92, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on August 8, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1930 in Macaoayan, Burgos, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
She is survived by son, Alvin (Brenda) Buenafe; brother, Damaso (Hermenia) Arreola; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and niece, Rebecca (Ernesto) Bajet.
Rufina is predeceased by husband, Juan Buenafe; and son, Benjamin Buenafe.
Wake Service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary (20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu, HI 96813). Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be held the next day, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Our Lady of the Mount Church (1614 Monte St., Honolulu, HI 96819). Visitation at 10:00 am; and service 10:45 am. Burial 1:00 pm at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
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