Charlita Agbayani Barut
Charlita Agbayani Barut passed away peacefully at her home in Lihue on Oct. 5, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on Nov. 6, 1945, in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, and worked as a laundry attendant and the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.
She was preceded in passing by her parents Santiago and Lucena Agbayani.
Charlita is survived by her sisters Pacita A. (Mariano) Mangusin, Elma A. (Cresencio) Abad, Ester V. (Patricio) Racimo, brother Rudy V. Agbayani, numerous nieces and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at St. Michael Church in Lihue. Viewing will begin at 8 a.m., services to follow at 10 a.m. and burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements

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