Benjamin Soares Rapoza

Benjamin Soares Rapoza

Benjamin Rapoza Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 20, 2019.
Benjamin was born on February 29, 1928 and passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii and was a retired truck driver with the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. He was also a member of the Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Pu'uwaiopio Kupuna Softball Team and was a Veteran of the US Army. Friends may call at the Dodo Mortuary chapel on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, where a Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2.

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