Ephraim "Cocoy" Jose Malag
February 18, 2016
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Ephraim “Cocoy” Jose Malag
Des Moines
Ephraim “Cocoy” Jose Malag, 43, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on February 18, 2016 from cancer. A memorial service will be held on February 23, 2016 at 5 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home on Lyon St. in Des Moines.
He was born in Davao City, Philippines and spent his childhood in Liberia and Nigeria, West Africa. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1991 and DMACC School of Culinary Arts in 2003. He was the Executive Chef at Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City and Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood.
He is survived by his son, Kryspin; father, Ephraim Sr.; siblings, Ephraim Jr. (Katherine), Nathaniel, Maria Socorro, and Maria Faridah (Mark); and nephews, Mark and Ryan McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Araceli “Lily” Malag.
His ashes will be spread on the island of Kauia, Hawaii where he lived and visited many times. E ho’omaha me ka maluhia.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ephraim V Malag Jr
02/18/2017
It's been a year Coy. Miss you. Had a dream about staying at the Lutheran Guest House in Liberia and getting you ready for school. Will be in Kauai this June to scatter the rest of your ashes. Love, Kuya Boy
Ephraim V Malag Jr
03/28/2016
Dear Cocoy,
As you wished, we spread your ashes all over the beautiful island of Kauia - Poipu, Wailua, Kapaa, Hanalei, Ke'e Beach, Waimea, Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Lookout. However, the Kalalau trail in Napali Coast was closed due to flash floods so we need to do that some other time.
Missed you a lot. Aloha brah!
Love,
Kuya Boy.
Jann Bowersox
02/23/2016
I worked with Ephraim at TCI for 7 years. He was one of the kindest, thoughtful, talented people I have ever known. I'm so sorry for your loss. At least he is at peace & with his beloved mother again.