Francine Margaret Nalani Mata

Francine Margaret Nalani Mata

Francine Mata Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2009.

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary

FRANCINE MARGARET
NALANI MATA

Age 41, of Mililani, Oahu, passed away October 7, 2009 at St. Francis Hospice West. Born October 12, 1967 in San Pedro, California. Her extended Ohana included her childhood friends, Halekulani Hotel, See's Candies, Tiare Girls, "Gal Power", Fence Line Surfers, YMCA Mililani and private yoga students & the Australian Connection.

She is survived by mother, Linda Armant; companion, Dale Ewell; father, Rogelio Mata; step sister, Lucia (Japond) Crosley of Virginia; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, & their families.

Visitation 9:00 AM Monday (October 26) at St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church (95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani). Mass 10:00 AM. Burial 11:30 AM at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha Attire. No Flowers Please.

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