At the age 7, she migrated to Honolulu where she resided until she passed in 2021.
She became a proud U.S. citizen in 1975.
She worked at Queen’s Surf Restaurant in Waikiki for a short time and began her 38-year career in 1950 as a Food Services Director at locations, such as the Tripler Army Hospital, Fort Shafter, Bellows Air Force Base and Hickam Air Force Base. She received several awards recognizing her devotion and faithful service. As a Director, Patricia was a very strict but fair and caring supervisor who promoted several of her employees to management positions. Her employees respected and loved her as a supervisor and caring individual, continuing their friendships even after she retired. They called her “Nana” as well as “Boss Lady.”
Patricia is preceded by her loving husband, Julio, and her son, Jerry; and is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Kimberlin, son-in-law, Barry Kimberlin, sister, Gloria Alboro and brother, Pete Calpito, granddaughters, Carole Leilani Gaske, Natalie Noelani Noel, great grandchildren, Alex Manolopoulos, Kimberlin Noel and Nathaniel Noel as well as several nieces and nephews.
During her lifetime, Patricia enjoyed travelling to the East Coast, Europe and the Orient. She especially loved going to Las Vegas as she was an incredibly lucky winner. In her earlier years, her hobby was ballroom dancing. She also enjoyed playing the card game, Paiute, with her friends in her lovely home. After retiring, Patricia still travelled to the mainland to visit her grandkids and great grandkids as well as Las Vegas. She also enjoyed gardening and tending to her beautiful orchids.
We would like to convey our deepest appreciation to those of you who were a part of Patricia’s life. Please join us in our celebration and share a few of your fond memories of how Pat touched your lives.
Friday, August 20, 2021
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Borthwick Mortuary
1330 Maunakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
10:00am Service
11:30am Lunch
Hawaii Memorial Park Cemetery
45-425 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744
1:00pm Burial
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Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the Espiritu family.
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