Bonifacio "Benny" Roylo

Bonifacio "Benny" Roylo

Born on August 17, 1933 to Guadalupe and Montano Roylo, Benny was the youngest of 4 boys.  He graduated from Waialua High School in 1952, where he excelled at basketball, and especially track for which he won an OIA championship.  He spent a brief time in the Army, married his high school sweetheart, Winona Okamoto, and had three children.  He worked as a carpenter at Pearl Harbor for most of his career.  Divorced, he settled in with his long-time companion, Lois Pacolba, and was often seen bicycling in Waialua, greeting everyone with a smile and a friendly remark.  He made the best pickled mango that he generously gave to friends and family.  With his gentle nature, sense of humor and quick wit he always had a funny comment that could defuse any potential problem.  He passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2022.  He is predeceased by his brothers Marciano (Gig), Teofilo (Teddy), and Estilito (Eddie), and his daughter, Earlyn Roylo Rabena.  He is survived by his long-time companion, Lois Pacolba; children Wendy Roylo (Albert) Hee and Brennan (Leilani) Roylo; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be at St. Michael’s Church on Goodale Ave. in Waialua on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  Visitation starting at 9:00 a.m., followed by a short program at 10:30; mass at 11:00 and lunch at 12:00.  Private burial at a later date.

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