She was predeceased by her loving husband, Melvin E. Hipolito Sr., her daughter, Brenda G. L. Hipolito, and grandson Brian “Baby Bo” Hipolito Jr. She is survived by her four sons; Mervin “Merv” (Debbie) Hipolito, Melvin “Tygah” (Esmeralda) Hipolito Jr., Brian “Bo” (Nenita) Hipolito Sr., Kevin Hipolito, and hanai daughter Leimomi Golis. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members. The family would like to send a special mahalo to Dr. Margot Crandall and Dr. Karin Halvorson at Maui Memorial Medical Center, as well as Island Hospice and Hale Makua for the wonderful care given in her final days.
Funeral services in Gloria’s honor will be held on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at Ballard’s Mortuary in Kahului, Maui. Visitation will begin at 9am – 10:30 am, prayer services will start at 10:30 am to 11:30 am, and burial to follow at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao at 1pm.
