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Ronald Mattos Obituary
April 24, 1948
November 12, 2014
My loving husband and soul mate Ronald "Ronnie" Mattos, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Reno VA Community Living Center under the care of VA Hospice. He was surrounded by his loving wife Joann, his cousin Ben and wife Ruth Nalua Manaois, and friend Debbie Leukhardt.
Mr. Mattos was born on April 24, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a Sargent proudly serving in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He and his wife Joann of 40 years made their home on Maui then later moved to Sparks, Nevada where he continued to work as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local Union No.3, Northern Nevada.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 3:30pm at St. Therese "The Little Flower" Church, located at corner of Kietzke and E. Plumb Lane in Reno, Nevada. His ashes will be taken back to Maui to be scattered out at sea.
Mr. Mattos was predeceased by his father and mother, Teddy and Carlina Betty Mattos; and is survived by his loving wife, Joann; daughter, Alison (Mattos) Pagan; son, Casey Mattos; sister, Cynthia Rust; brother, Glen Mattos; stepbrother, Ted Mattos, Jr.; grandchildren, Sydnee Pagan, Wayne Pagan III, Ezekiel Pagan and Kauhi'imakaokalani Mattos.
Small reception to follow Mass from 4:30pm to 5:45pm in the Monsignor Bowling Hall, adjacent to the church. Aloha Attire requested.
The family extends its deepest gratitude to the Doctors and Nursing staff at the Reno VA Community Living Center for their loving and compassionate care in his final days.
Donations are greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers. Envelopes and cards will be provided.
Mahalo e Malama Pono with Ron's special wishes to all "Hello, Goodbye, I Love You"
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Memories and Condolences
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Joann Mattos
December 16, 2014
To all of Ronnies friends, mahalo for all your comforting words and sharing your good memories with him. We miss him very much and it's hard but reading these messages gives us peace. Mahalo nui loa.
Clifford Libed
December 15, 2014
Our condolences to your family at this time. There are so much memories that we shared and I will treasure all of them. He was my best man, godfather to my daughter Michelle and we have been friends forever.
Kimo Pokaka'a
December 10, 2014
Me ke Akua e'ho'omaikai ia oe o'kou ke ohana e' Hawai'i nei e'malama pono...May God bless you & your ohana in Hawai'i, our deepest condolence Joann. I will miss his humor, his laughter, & most of all his friendship since we met in 1998 in Reno. Ahui hou bradah "Ron" love Kimo & Margaret POKAKA'A
Kimo Pokaka'a
December 10, 2014
Me ke Akua e'ho'omaikai ia oe o'kou ke ohana e' Hawai'i nei e'malama pono...May God bless you & your ohana in Hawai'i, our deepest condolence Joann. I will miss his humor, his laughter, & most of all his friendship since we met in 1998 in Reno. Ahui hou bradah "Ron" love Kimo & Margaret POKAKA'A
December 10, 2014
Our deepest condolences to you and your ohana Joann, I will miss Ron, his humor, his laughter, & most of all the friendship that he gave us the first time wet met in 1998 at da Hawaiian gathering in Reno. Me ke Akua e' ho'omaika'i ia oe o'kou ke ohana e Hawai'i nei...May God bless you & your family in Hawai'i. Love, Kimo&Margaret Pokaka'a
Brad Bloesser
December 9, 2014
Joann,
I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Linda Kanoho Anahu
December 9, 2014
Joann, may our Lord comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will remember all the good times. God bless you all.
Rose Kalahiki
December 9, 2014
I'll always remember Ronnie with his beautiful smile and laughter. May the memories together sustain you through your time of sorrow. God Bless You & the Ohana.
RIP Ronnie, and May You Fly With Angels.
December 9, 2014
Hi Joann, it is so hard to believe that Ronnie is not here anymore. We hung around together from 7th grade through high school and it was always so much fun to be around him. My prayers are with you and your Ohana. I will always cherish his infectious smile. Please take care and God Bless.
December 9, 2014
Joanne, I am so sorry for the loss of your Ronnie. We were classmates at Aiea High School, and he was one unforgettable person! My prayers to you and your family.
Denise Taylor Kelley
Niki Linn
December 8, 2014
Joann, Again, I'm so sorry you lost your best friend. Ron had to have been a wonderful guy 'cuz he was lucky enough to spend 40 years with you! My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
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