Regina Edna Ruiz Acoba

Regina was born on Molokai and soon became a daughter of Maui, her beloved home. She wasthe daughter of the late Mr. Brigido and Mrs. Victoria Acoba. Regina was preceded in death byher brother Leo Acoba but leaves behind numerous loving brothers and sisters Cecilia (Nestor)Soliven, Erlinda (Steven) Libby, Tomas (Josephine) Acoba, Florentino (Jeanie) Acoba, BernieAcoba, Willie (Nena) Acoba and 12 nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews.

Regina devoted her time and love to spoiling her nieces and nephews. She infused their liveswith her passion for music, movies and various cuisines from all walks of life. Our island’s movietheaters will never be the same. When she wasn’t sharing her time with her immediate familyshe was brandishing her radiant personality to her countless friends who were like family. Shewill always be remembered for her humor and infectious laughter. She once was dubbed byMaui News as Maui’s #1 American Idol Fan.

As a 1995 graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Regina was a rock solid fan of allthings Warriors! Regina’s passion for her UH was contagious as she loved watching andattending University of Hawaii football, volleyball and basketball games and tailgated with manyfriends and family.

As a devoted staff member of Destination Resorts Hawaii for over 25 years, Regina warmlywelcomed countless guests and visitors to Maui. When she wasn’t showering visitors with Aloha,Regina loved to travel and enrich her life with those she touched. Our Aina may have lost anAngel but our memories of her will forever be in our hearts.

A public memorial service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, 6pm-9pm at Norman'sMortuary located at 105 Waiale Rd., Wailuku, Maui and Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 10am atSt.Theresa’s Church, 25 W. Lipoa St. Kihei, Maui.

Regina will be laid to eternal rest next to her loving parents after Saturday's service at 12:30 pm at Maui Memorial Park Garden of Meditation 551 Waiale Rd, Wailuku, Maui.