Lillian “Gloria” Yamaguchi, 81, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
Gloria was born on January 15, 1938 to Rosario and Marcelino Purugganan in Wailuku, Maui; she was raised in Waikapu and graduated from Baldwin High School, Class of 1957.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and caregiver to countless children. She loved music and was an accomplished singer.
A celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Anthony Church on Saturday, March 16, 2019; Visitation 10 a.m., and Mass at 11 a.m.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Kazuto Yamaguchi; daughter, Debbie (Peter) Hepner; son, Derek Yamaguchi; grandson, Darrian Yamaguchi; granddaughters, Pualei (Willy) Saltiban, and Kawai Kaaa; great-granddaughter, Kekia Saltiban; sisters, Clara (Nolan) Cole, Anastacia Gottmers-Smith; brothers, Raymond (Maxine) Purugganan, and Frank (Leone) Purugganan.
Gloria is predeceased by her daughter, Dawna (Thomas) Kaaa; and sister, Felicidad (Charles) Kahakauwila.