Obituary for Fred Guillermo Camero Sr.
Fred Guillermo Camero Sr. died peacefully in the ‘Ano’ano Care home on February 21, 2020 in Kapaau,Hawai’i at the age of 92. He was born on January 6, 1928 in the Philippines. Fred is survived by his wife, Rosita Magaoay Camero, his children, Philip Vance Camero, Joan Camero Parris, Carmela Magaoay Camero, Fred Guillermo Camero Jr., Amalia ArcieRose Camero Kettering, and Cameron Patrick Camero, his grand-children, Micah Camero, Danielle Camero, Calla Camero, Mitchell Parris, Mikela Parris, Ryan Rice, Jasmine Rice, Ian Rice, Kalan Camero, Colby Camero, Malia Camero, Kalena Kettering, Kainoa Kettering, Chanelle Camero, and Aidan Camero. Fred was born on January 6th in Solsona, Philippines to his mother, Maria Guillermo Camero and his father, Santiago Camero. He is the youngest male and second youngest of six children. Fred finished school in 8th grade to take care of his family who had little means. He spent most of his time as a child
fishing to feed his mother and five siblings, before immigrating to Hawai’i to make a better living for himself and his family in the Philippines. After moving to Lanai City to pick pineapple on the Dole plantation fields, he met the love of his life Rosita Agonoy Magaoay and married on April 5th, 1953. Fred’s children remember him as a kind, gentle, patient, and driven father who encouraged them to live a more meaningful life through education, having them work on the plantation at an early age to show them the
challenges of physical labor that he experienced. Fred was accomplished at musical entertaining, and would often perform and sing at parties or gatherings. He was a dedicated individual who, above all talents and accomplishments, was most proud
of his family, which includes his beautiful wife, six children, and fourteen grandchildren. Fred was an active and dedicated member of the Lanai Filipino Community, and in 2003 Fred and Rosita were recognized as “Parents of the Year'' by the State Philippine Cultural Foundation. A celebration of life is scheduled for 6:00pm on Sunday March 8th at the Lanai ILWU Hall. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Fred’s life. There will be a public viewing from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Lanai ILWU Hall. The family would like to thank Marc Melton, the ‘Ano’ano and Hospice Support staff for all of their care and dedication to their beloved Fred Camero.
Celebration of life; 6:00pm, Sunday March 8; Lanai ILWU Hall
Public viewing 4:00-6:00pm
Private 3:00-4:00pm
Monday March 9th; Memorial Service/Mass at Lanai Sacred Hearts Church; 8:30am
fishing to feed his mother and five siblings, before immigrating to Hawai’i to make a better living for himself and his family in the Philippines. After moving to Lanai City to pick pineapple on the Dole plantation fields, he met the love of his life Rosita Agonoy Magaoay and married on April 5th, 1953. Fred’s children remember him as a kind, gentle, patient, and driven father who encouraged them to live a more meaningful life through education, having them work on the plantation at an early age to show them the
challenges of physical labor that he experienced. Fred was accomplished at musical entertaining, and would often perform and sing at parties or gatherings. He was a dedicated individual who, above all talents and accomplishments, was most proud
of his family, which includes his beautiful wife, six children, and fourteen grandchildren. Fred was an active and dedicated member of the Lanai Filipino Community, and in 2003 Fred and Rosita were recognized as “Parents of the Year'' by the State Philippine Cultural Foundation. A celebration of life is scheduled for 6:00pm on Sunday March 8th at the Lanai ILWU Hall. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Fred’s life. There will be a public viewing from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Lanai ILWU Hall. The family would like to thank Marc Melton, the ‘Ano’ano and Hospice Support staff for all of their care and dedication to their beloved Fred Camero.
Celebration of life; 6:00pm, Sunday March 8; Lanai ILWU Hall
Public viewing 4:00-6:00pm
Private 3:00-4:00pm
Monday March 9th; Memorial Service/Mass at Lanai Sacred Hearts Church; 8:30am