Restituta"Cristina" A. Tapaoan

Restituta Ancheta Tapaoan, 90, was known to many as "Cristina", of Williamsburg and formerly of Waialua, Oahu, HI, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at home with her loving family at her side.

Restituta was born on April 26, 1922 in Jones, Isabela, Philippines. She was married to Tomas Lazaro Tapaoan

Cristina made her home in Waialua, HI, where her caring nature and meticulous attention to detail were appreciated by many. She cared for many as she opened her heart and her home to those in need. Her talents and green thumb were showcased in the beautiful award winning gardens and landscape found around the home. Cristina was a faithful member of Waialua United Church of Christ and various charitable clubs and organizations. She will be remembered for her compassion and helping hand.

Cristina leaves to cherish her memory, her caring family, her daughter, Amy Joy (Michael G.) Parker of Williamsburg, MI, three grandsons; Gino Kawika "Ka-vee-ka" (Maria) Estores Jr., and their children, Destiny and Kaidyn. Grandson, Jaron Joseph Tomas Jandoc, and step-grandson, Dennis Michael Parker.

Cristina was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

A visitation and wake for friends and family will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel (808-677-5631 #1) on Oahu, Hawaii.

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Waialua United Church of Christ, with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m., Funeral procession to Mililani Mortuary at 12:00 noon.

Grave-side committal services and burial will be held at Mililani Memorial Park.