Rogelio “Papa Boy” Tanudra Sialana Sr., 74, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on October 27, 2026, in Wailuku, Hawaii. He was born on September 4, 1952, in Panabo, Davao, Philippines, to the late Celedonio Sr. and Teodora Sialana.
Lovingly known as “Papa Boy” to his family and friends, he worked at the Renaissance Wailea and Kahili Restaurant. Papa Boy enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing, and attending chicken fights. He was known for his generous heart, loving nature, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Above all, Rogelio cherished the time spent with his loved ones and the memories they shared together.
He is survived by his loving wife, Natividad Bacala Sialana; children, Randy, Ronnie, Rachel (Mark) Silva, Rosemarie, Rogelio Jr., Rowell (Roxanne) Sialana, and Reynell (Lovely Flores) Sialana; grandchildren, Michael Cho, Christian Sialana, Faith Kaupe Sialana, Ronnie Sialana Jr., Jeremy Sialana, Chelsea Silva, Shiloh Silva, Bryson, Tayte, Theo Sialana, Eythan Flores, Lexi Sialana, and Rylie Sialana.
He is also survived by his siblings, Rosita (Felix) Pono, Bernie (Vicky) Sialana, Elsa (Nelson) Piano, Annie (Rodolfo) Ibabao, Amelia (Alex) Sol, Celedonio Sialana Jr., and Mary Ann Sialana Jamero of the Philippines; along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Rogelio was preceded in death by his parents, Celedonio Sr. and Teodora Sialana, and his brother, Jenny Sialana.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the love, kindness, and generosity he shared with his family and everyone who knew him.
A two-day funeral will take place. The first day of funeral services will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku, with public visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by a service at 7:00 p.m. The second day of funeral services will continue on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Norman’s Mortuary, with public visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
