Lola Mae Texeira Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LOLA MAE TEXEIRA January 3, 2020 Lola Mae Texeira, 89, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 in Aiea surrounded by her ohana. She is survived by her children Mandy Texeira, Mano Texeira, Manette Kokubun and Manice Texeira-Zike. Grandchildren Brandi Kokubun, Britney Kokubun, Caleb Kamalii Zike and Casey Mahela Zike. Great Grandchildren, Zachary Kaina, Zoey Kaina, Zakai Kaina and Zeke Kaina. Lola was born in Kalihi on August 18, 1930 to Casey and Bella Rodrigues. She attended Kalihiwaena Elementary and graduated from Farrington High School in 1948. She entered her undergraduate degree program at Woodberry College in Los Angeles California in September of 1948. There she was a member of the Hawaiian Club and danced Hula for several colleges in the area. Lola was also a professional Hula dancer on the the Matson steamship, SS Lurline from 1948-1950. On November 17,1951, Lola married Manuel R. Texeira JR at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Kalihi. She spent the next several years growing her family and taking care of her four children and husband. Lola was employed by Dole Pineapple Cannery for several years where she worked as a fruit trimmer. She found extreme pride and happiness when she landed the job of “Mail Lady” at Kamehameha Schools. She was very proud of the work she did while employed by Kamehameha schools and truly loved her job. She retired from Kamehameha schools at the age of 70 in 2001, after 26 years of service. Upon her retirement from Kamehameha Schools, Lola enjoyed life spending time with her family and friends and shopping at Ross or TJ Max. If you knew Aunty Lola, you knew she loved to shop. She especially enjoyed sharing a glass of wine with anyone who stopped by to visit her. Her funeral services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 99-312 Moanalua Rd., Aiea, HI 96701. Rosary 9:30 am - 10:00 am, Service 10:00 am, Mass 11:00 am, and Celebration of Life luncheon to follow. Burial will be private.

Lola Mae Texeira

August 18, 1930 - January 3, 2020