Maximiniano Esperanza Eala, 76, of Hanamaulu, Kauai, a retired groundskeeper for Westin Kauai and Kiahuna Plantation, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. He was born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by son Jonald; daughters Connie Vidal, Natividad Espejo, Josephine Segismundo and Gemma Copperfield; brothers Rojelio, Epifanio and Lucrecio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren Visitation: 6 p.m. May 7 at Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue. Rosary: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 8 a.m. May 8 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lihue. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased