Rea, Esther's Obituary
Esther Rea, much beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Aunty, of Ewa Beach, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Ewa Beach at the age of 81. She was born on February 7, 1944, in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She grew up in Maui and is a graduate of St. Anthony in Wailuku Maui. She lived her adult years on Oahu and retired from Charley’s Auto Parts and Car Care Center. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Prudencio Rea and brothers Danilio Acidera and Romero Acidera. Those left to cherish her memory are her Daughter: Aileen (Orin) Sherman; 4 Grandchildren: Caprice, Caleb, Caitlyn, Alanaonalani Sherman; 4 Great Grandchildren: Zalynn-Ann, Briani, Leilani & Nainoa Fuller; Siblings: Lolita (Ron) Ikei, Jeffrey Acidera, Harry Acidera, and Edwin Acidera. Additional Survivors include her nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu. Visitation at 8am. Mass at 9:30am. Burial will be located at Valley of the Temples at 11:30am with light lunch to follow at Valley of the Temples Main Chapel at 12pm.
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