Lolita Mateo Dela Cruz, 78, of Halaula, Hawaii, a retired garde manger staff member at Hilton Waikoloa Village and a Royal Waikoloan Hotel housekeeper, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. She was born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Agnes Carlos and Joan Shropshire; sons Gregory, Darren and Ray; brother Rodrigo Mateo; and eight grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased