In Memory of

Ernesto

Ibuna

Manegdeg

Obituary for Ernesto Ibuna Manegdeg

Ernesto Ibuna Manegdeg, 76

Ernesto Ibuna Manegdeg, 76, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away at Maui Memorial Medical Center on March 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Ernesto was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte on November 4, 1942.

Ernesto is predeceased by his parents, Tomas and Amparo Manegdeg; son, Mario Manegdeg; and sisters, Florencia Tapuro and Abel Cruz. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cecilia Manegdeg. Ernesto is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Caridad Manegdeg and Lolita Manegdeg; daughters, Maria (Guy) Nagamine and Marissa Calubaquib; grandchildren, Justin Nagamine, Danielle Calubaquib, and Shyann Nagamine; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, and great grand-nieces and nephews.

Ernesto is known to everyone as “Tatay” or “Erning”. He has an infectious smile that would light up any room. He was a kind, loving, and generous man who would give the shoes off of his feet. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Cooking was his passion and was known for his ono chicharon.

Services will be held at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku, on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Viewing will begin at 7:30 p.m. with prayer service to begin at 8:30 p.m. Services will continue on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. Viewing to begin at 10:00 a.m. with Mass to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku.