Merelin B. Faria, 49, of Kaneohe, an Aikahi Elementary School custodian, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband Anthony "Tony" Jr.; son Uri Ruaboro; daughters Tracie Faria, Sheena Jalomo and Melanie and Joy Ruaboro; stepson Sheldon; stepdaughter Cassie Kon; brothers Ellis, Wilfredo, Ramon, Winston, Elvis, John, Gardo and Edwin; sisters Elisa, Edna, Elena and Emily; and six grandchildren. Services: 8 a.m. Sept. 22 at Oahu Chapel, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Condolences: woolseymortuary.com.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased