MERCEDES PALALAY VILA TOPINIO's Obituary
With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Mercedes Palalay Vila Topinio, of
Wailuku, Hawaii, who was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She passed away
March 02, 2025 at the age of 90.
Mercedes is survived and missed by her husband Emiliano of 36 years, and her son
Carmelito (Joan) Vila, grandchildren Leighton Vila and Kyra Vila, brothers Felicito (Marina)
Vila and Emiliano (Susana) Vila, sisters Rufina Lesking and Juanita Bala, and sister-in-law
Nena Palalay.
Mercedes was preceded in death by her father Nicolas P. Palalay, mother Martina R. Palalay
Vila and stepfather Joaquin Vila; sister Genara Albolero; brothers Vicente Palalay and
Gabriel Palalay; sister-in-law Irene Palalay; brothers-in-law Ramon Albolero, Agapito Bala
and Paulo Lesking.
Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Nakamura
funeral home, followed by services at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend R.K. “Moki” Hino
officiating. Burial will follow at Maui Memorial Park.
The Family requests Aloha Attire
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