Mary Redo Estrella, 88
Mary Redo Estrella passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 at her home in Hana at age 88. She was born in Honolulu on March 11, 1930 and moved to Hana in 1931 along with her sister Elizabeth Tanaka and brother Valentine Redo (both deceased) and was raised by Uncle Nalei and Aunty Marie Silva. Her three other brothers John Kema (joined the army), Joseph “Joka” and William Starkey (all deceased) lied on Moloka’i.
She graduated from Hana High School in 1948 and registered to attend Phillips School of Business on O’ahu but returned to Hana to help Uncle Nalei with freight hauling.
Started working at Hotel Hana Maui in 1946 at age 16 in the ice cream parlor; worked as a waitress, front office clerk, marriage registrar, human resources and secretary to many Hotel Managers. She held the Resident Manager position from 1979-1985 and retired after 50 years on December 31, 1996 as Executive Administrative Assistant.
She leaves behind 5 children; Lee, Nalani (Matt) Paio Stanton (Lucinda), Ingrid, Ui (Tony) Arriaga and adopted (at age 6) grandson, Kamana (Leina). She was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Mary is the last o her generation of the Redo legacy.
Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
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