Maria Ellis Ramirez Agbayani's Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
Maria Ellis Ramirez Agbayani.
Maria Ellis Ramirez Agbayani, 63, of Aiea, passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, after suffering a significant brain hemorrhage. She was lovingly surrounded by her family as she took her last breath.
Maria Ellis was born on July 17th, 1960 to the late Meliton and Anita Melendrina (Agbayani) Ramirez in Manila, Philippines. She graduated with a degree in pharmacy from the University of Santo Tomas. She met her future husband Felix Eric Agbayani before he emigrated to Hawaii. He would later return to marry her and have their first son, Jonathan. As her husband continued to work in Hawaii, she stayed back for a year with her son before eventually joining him. A few years later, they would welcome their second son Eriell.
In Hawaii, she would shine in becoming a dedicated homemaker, known for her cleanliness, order, and at times firmness. It was her way or no way at all. But it was these aspects that she would take as she ventured into the workforce, starting out first at Grace’s Inn, Waimalu. She then explored the option of utilizing her background in pharmacy and applied at Payless Drugs where she worked for a few years. Eventually, she ended up at Longs Drugs, where she excelled as a photo clerk and photo manager. Over the years, she would garner praise for her organization, her dedication, and her way with the customers.
Maria Ellis was a much-loved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was reserved for the most part, warming up to you with a delightful smile: sweet, gentle, and inviting. For those luckily enough to be
close to her, they also enjoyed the more colorful parts of her personality. But it is in those moments that made her interesting and special. In the end, the way she expressed her love may have been limited and indirect, but it was wholly felt. She will be greatly missed by all her family, coworkers, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Maria Ellis was predeceased by her brother Elmer Ramirez. She is survived by her husband, Felix Eric Agbayani; her sons, Jonathan and Eriell (Melissa) Agbayani; her grandchildren, Avery and Enzo; and her siblings Edwin Ramirez, Maria Ellen Ramirez, Edith Castro, and Edgar Ramirez.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life, which will be held at The Valley of the Temples Memorial Park on Friday, December 1st, 2023, 4:00pm. Funeral services will follow on Saturday,
December 2nd, 2023, 10:30am. If you cannot attend but still wish to send your condolences, in lieu of flowers you may send your donations and words of comfort to: Jonathan Agbayani, P.O. Box 1561, Aiea, HI 96701. Donations will be used to offset the cost of the funeral expenses.
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