Johnny Galapon Ramoran
Johnny Galapon Ramoran, 86, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Islands Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, on May 27, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1939, in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, and arrived on Maui on December 27, 1961.
Johnny is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Felicidad Bumanglag Ramoran; his children, Edwin A. Ramoran, Leilani A. (Eugene) Quemado, Joy A. R. (John) Ornellas Jr., and Jeffrey A. Ramoran; his grandchildren, Leslee K. (Joey) Mueller, Liana Lei K. Sanchez Ramoran, Patience A. Ramoran, John M. Ornellas III, Serenity A. Ramoran, and Jacob A. Ornellas; his great-grandchild, Jayson K. Kawaha; his sister, Lourdes R. Felipe; his sister-in-law, Lina I. Ramoran; and his brother, Jaime Felix Ramoran.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Condido and Constancia G Ramoran; his son, Lester A. (Laperla) Ramoran; his brother, Rafael G. Ramoran; his sisters, Maria (Emilio) Ramiscal and Rosabella (Howard) White; and his grandchildren, Jayden M. Kawaha and Layla H.Sanchez-Tolentino.
Johnny's first employer was Hawaii Cane & Sugar. He worked at the Experiment Station for the Hawaii Sugar Planters' Association. Shortly thereafter, he began working full-time for the County of Maui Department of Public Works as a Refuse Collector. Because he was able to complete his daily work efficiently, he often took on additional jobs. He was a taxi driver for Maui Island Tour & Associates, a driver for Gray Line Motor Tours, and an employee of Andres Rent-a-Car.
Johnny worked for the County of Maui for more than 25 years before retiring. Even after retirement, he remained active and continued working part-time. Over the years, he worked as an Avis shuttle bus driver, an employee of Maui Soda & Ice Works Ltd., and also performed construction and landscaping work.
Johnny truly enjoyed sharing his aloha spirit and the beauty of Maui with visitors from around the world. He was known for his generous heart and willingness to help others, often dropping off home-cooked meals, delivering groceries, or lending a helping hand without ever being asked. Above all, Johnny cherished time spent with family and friends. He enjoyed cooking, going holo-holo around the island, sharing his life stories, and spending time with friends at the shopping malls. He also enjoyed traveling to the mainland to visit family, sightseeing, and occasionally trying his luck at the jackpot.
Wake services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Ballard Family Mortuary from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by light refreshments.
Funeral services will continue on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Christ the King Church. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. A luncheon reception will be held at Christ the King Hall immediately following the burial. In celebration of Johnny's life and aloha spirit, the family invites guests to wear Aloha attire.