Robert Abaya Cordero

Robert Abaya Cordero was born in the Philippines on June 7th, 1912. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 100 on January 8th, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Bernard Hoopi'i Cordero, daughter Janet Marie Awapuhi Cordero-Souza, son in-law James David Souza, daughter in-law Johanna Marie Cordero, granddaughter Wanda Jo Leiana Cordero & great great grandson Lanakila Rosaga. He is survived by his children Robert Uilani Cordero & his wife Imogene , Richard Kauluwehi Cordero & his wife Leilani (Maui), Cherlyn Makalapua Cordero-O'Neale (Hoopa) & Steven Ray Kaleoukualohapoinole Cordero & his wife Casey (Eureka). Grandchildren: Ululani & husband Larry Stauffacher, Sharla & husband Omeli Tanuvasa, Roberta & husband Toga Fonoti, William & Tammy Anderson, Hannah & Kaaden Underhill, Healani Anderson (Eureka), Kimo & wife Hermaine Souza, Noelani & Steve Hoopai, Donna & husband James Feterira, Nalani Cordero, Evalani & husband Bullie Kuloloia, Kimberly & husband Hal Hillsbeck, Michael & wife Michelle Souza, Misty & husband Herman Nakoa (Maui), and Michael Langley & Sherrie Davidson (Lower Lake). Great grandchildren: Keaka & husband Samasoni Fonoti, Kehaulani Roberts & Shawn Sopoaga, Kealoha Roberts & Marcus Coleman, Kepa & Johannna Stauffacher, Alii, Mana, Tita and Lele Tanuvasa, Detrasha, Letisha, Sausha Anderson (Eureka) Leonard & Robert Cordero-McCullough, Kinsa:an & Ozzy Hostler, Samantha Cordero-O'Neale & Kyle Moon (Hoopa), Kapono & Makana Hoopai, Sai & Sanai Nakoa,Dylan Souza, Alexandra, Tyler andTiffany Hillsbeck, Maile Cordero, Jamie and husband Matthew Akiona, Johnelle and Keaka Kamai, Kaleo Souza, Shayla and Keaka Souza, Cassandra Santos (Maui), Kristen & husband Josh Compton (Oregon), Dylan, Tara & Michael Langley (lower lake) Great Great grandchildren: Tali, Pisa, Malia, Talila, Tama Fonoti, Alamea Sopoaga, Tiana Roberts-Coleman, Malina & Breanna Cote, & Benjamin Anderson-Girsback (Eureka) Kekoa Moon (Hoopa), Isiah, Isaac Akiona, Mattison, Keaka & Malie Kamai, Brook-lyn Souza & Kane (Maui). His legacy will live on through his family of five generations. He will be missed in life, and his memory will forever live in our hearts. Robert will be laid to rest with his beloved wife of 65 years, on Maui, Hawaii. In 1928 he was a cabin boy on a ship that sailed to Hawaii. He accomplished many things during his 100 years of life. Robert was a jack-of-all-trades who worked in the Sugar Cane Mill, as a translator for the filipino community, used car sales man, taxi driver, cross walk guard, security guard, and an ILWU representative for the Longshoreman of forty-four years in which he retired. He had many hobbies including: riding his motorcycle, dancing, fishing, crabbing, cooking and spending the day with his wife sitting and enjoying the sun. He was a man that strongly believed in education, hard work and giving thanks to the lord. His favorite saying everyday was "THANK YOU LORD!". In addition he has influenced many people, touched many lives, and will be loved forever. He was most proud of guiding and raising his family and being an awesome role model for his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday January 14th, 2013 at Sanders Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 12-2pm and services will begin at 2-4pm. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obits.