Felicidad "Fely or Ising" Yadao Salcedo's Obituary
Our matriarch, Felicidad “Fely or Ising” Yadao Salcedo, departed this earthly life and
passed peacefully to enter eternal rest on March 1st, 2024. She was 91 years old of
Lahaina, Maui and was born on March 7th, 1932 in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
She was the only child born to the late Terso and Juana Paguirigan Yadao, of Santa
Cruz Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
“Fely” married the late Sebastian Saralinas Salcedo at the age of 24 in 1956. She lived
in the Philippines before moving to Lahaina, Maui Hawaii. She worked as a
housekeeper and a seamstress before flying with her 4 children to Maui in 1967 to meet
up with Dad who was already here working for the Lahaina Sugar Mill Plantation. Two
of her children were born in Maui. Fely proudly worked at Kaanapali Beach Resort to
learn the Hawaiian way of hospitality until her retirement after 30 years, all while being a
landlord of rental properties in Honokawai, Lahaina, and Kihei. Fely did the bookkeeping
for Dad’s taxi business, and rentals and also ran a strict household with strong Catholic
beliefs and an emphasis on furthering education. She was simple, always helpful, and
frugal yet generous in helping her family get ahead in life. She was respected, dearly
loved, and cherished by our Ohana.
She is survived by six children: Angelita (Rudy) Tabladillo, Marcos (Tonya) Salcedo,
Estrella (Roy) Dunn, Clarita (Tim) Salcedo-Obert, Helen (Jareth) Lum Lung, Edna
(Freddy) Keahi. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sheri, Vanessa (Sean), Jr. Boy, Brennon, Justyn, Jordan, Jonathan (Jamie), Alexandra,
Erica, Ikaika, Jayda, Nalu, Nohea, Nai, Nui, Ashley, Alyssa, Jacob, Joshua, Aleiyna,
Dean-Dean, Brody, Kawhi, Amari, and Maia. Her living half-siblings include Cresencia
Guzman, Meyoung IIoreta, Josie Lacson, and Alfonso Yadao.
Mom, you will forever be loved and remembered as being a strong-willed and fierce
woman even in your small stature. Also, your kindness, generosity, love, and your
grace will never be forgotten. We are forever thankful for all you’ve done for us. We
love you and will miss you dearly.
The viewing ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. The public viewing
is at 9-10 am. Eulogy/Prayer/Service from 10-12 pm at Nakamura Mortuary 1218 Lower
Main St. Wailuku. The burial will take place at 2 pm at the Maui Memorial Park’s Garden Of Meditation, 551 Waiale Road, Wailuku HI.
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