Jan 23, 2021
Ricardo Paranada Sapla 82 of Lahaina, Maui HI, peacefully passed away at home on January 8, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1938 in Gonzaga Cagayan in the Philippines.
He is survived by son, Roger Sapla (Kristen Sato), Charles (Mary) Morales “adopted son,” 2 grandchildren, Trisha-Marie Sapla (Reece) Gelacio, Ryan Morales, 1 great grandchild Gianna Belle Gelacio, 2 brothers, Saturnino (Irene) Sapla, Martin (Rosita) Sunio.
He is predeceased by his wife, Gorgonia Asuncion Sapla; his parents, Aniceto Bernabe Sapla, Simeona Paranada Sapla; and his siblings, Consolacion Sabas Orteza, Corazon Dominador Morales.
He worked for Maui Land and Pine (Honolua) for more than 25 years and retired in 2003. He was a hard worker, caring and loving dad, papa, brother and uncle to family, friends and even strangers, always putting family first before himself. He also had a big heart for all his and other grandchildren, al-ways spoiling them.