Esther Acierto Ramones

Esther Acierto Ramones was born on March 9, 1923 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She was the youngest of four siblings born to Francisco and Angela Ramones. Her family relocated from the Philippines to Kauai to work on the plantation. Esther later joined them, moving to Hanapepe, Kauai where she married and gave birth to her only son, Andres P. Remigio. A few years later, Esther and Andy moved to Oahu. She eventually opened her bar, Esther’s Lounge, in 1968, near the corner of N. King St. and Gullick Avenue. Known to family as “grandma Esther,” she was fun, adventurous, stubborn, and mischievous. When she sold Esther’s Lounge and “retired” in 1980, grandma Esther turned her attention to activities at the Lanakila Senior Center, often dancing hula and enjoying social events. She also took the time to travel extensively within the U.S. and overseas. She regularly attended church at St. Anthony’s Kalihi and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She passed on October 2, 2020, at the age of 97. Grandma Esther had a long life, well-lived, and leaves behind a loving and grateful family.

She is survived by her son, Andres P. Remigio (wife Lorraine), grandchildren CharleLynn, Catherine (Joel Wintjen), Nadine, Dean (Laurie Amai), and Douglas (Elaine Nakagawa). She also has eight great-grandchildren: Brennen, Nathaniel, Keola, Alek, Breana, Rayven, Rachel, and Colten as well as four great-great-grandchildren: Robert, Abriella, Athena, and Ayla.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea Chapel from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and can be viewed via live streaming. Please see the BorthwickOahu.com website for connection information. The services will be followed with drive-by visitation from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enter from the Maunakea Street entrance.

Catholic mass will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Kalihi from 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to attend the drive-by visitation, mass, and burial. Please wear a mask and social distance. Lunch to be provided by the family on both days.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the Ramones family.

10:30 AM - Welcome and Opening prayer

10:35 AM - Hymn and Reading

10:40 AM - Eulogy

10:50 AM - Family Video

11: 00 AM - Memories/Remembrances

11:15 AM - Closing prayer

11:20 AM - Ending comments

BREAK

12:00-1:00 - Drive-by visitation

LIFE WELL LIVED

A life well lived is a precious gift,

of hope and strength and grace,

from someone who has made our world

a brighter, better place.

It's filled with moments, sweet and sad

with smiles and sometimes tears,

with friendships formed and good times shared

and laughter through the years.

A life well lived is a legacy,

of joy and pride and pleasure,

a living, lasting memory

our grateful hearts will treasure.

Author Unknown

FACIAL COVERING IS REQUIRED. SHOW YOUR ALOHA BY PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING.