Alipio B. Criste's Obituary
Alipio “Al” Beligan Criste, Jr., 86, passed away on May 17,2020 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Al "Junior" was born December 19, 1933 in Lahaina. After graduating from Lahainaluna High School in 1952 he attended Bradley University where he studied Civil Engineering. Drafted by the Army in 1956 he served from January 1957 to December 1958. In 1963 he received his BS in Civil Engineering. He worked for the State of Illinois for a few years before moving to California where he worked briefly for Caltrans. He worked for the City and County of San Francisco from 1966 until his retirement in 1991.
After retirement Al enjoyed walking, reading, and watching movies. He would travel back and forth to Maui with the occasional trip to the Philippines with his siblings. He loved to indulge his appetite with all his island favorites.
He is survived by his wife Pam; son, Gil; daughter Deanna( Alan); stepson David; brother Manuel(Lily); former spouse, Esther; nieces and nephews and the rest of the loving Ohana.
Due to Covid only a small service will be held on September 12 at the Lahaina United Methodist Church with visitation at 9a. Service to follow at 10a with limited attendance. Wearing of masks and social distancing will be observed. A final drive past the family home will take place after the services. Burial to follow with limited attendance. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.
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