Regina Edna Ruiz Acoba, 51, of Kihei, Maui, departed us too soon on July 21, 2022 at Maui

Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Regina was born on Molokai and soon became a daughter of Maui, her beloved home. She was

the daughter of the late Mr. Brigido and Mrs. Victoria Acoba. Regina was preceded in death by

her brother Leo Acoba but leaves behind numerous loving brothers and sisters Cecilia (Nester)

Soliven, Erlinda (Steven) Libby, Tomas (Josephine) Acoba, Florentino (Jeanie) Acoba, Bernie

Acoba, 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 lives

with her passion for music, movies and various cuisines from all walks of life. Our island’s movie

theaters will never be the same. When she wasn’t sharing her time with her immediate family

she was brandishing her radiant personality to her countless friends who were like family. She

will always be remembered for her humor and infectious laughter. She once was dubbed by

Maui 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 all

things Warriors! Regina’s passion for her UH was contagious as she loved watching and

attending University of Hawaii football, volleyball and basketball games and tailgated with many

friends and family.

As a devoted staff member of Destination Resorts Hawaii for over 25 years, Regina warmly

welcomed 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 an

Angel 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's

Mortuary located at 105 Waiale Rd., Wailuku, Maui and Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 10am at

St.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.