Melvin Ramones Mateo Sr.

Melvin Ramones Mateo Sr. obituary, Hilo, HI

Melvin Ramones Mateo Sr.

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Melvin Mateo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Melvin Ramones Mateo, Sr, 51, of Pepeekeo died June 25 at his home. Born in Hilo, he was a propane associate and member of the Church of the Holy Apostles. Visitation from 10-11 a.m. Thursday (July 24, 2025) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; funeral service at 11. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by son, Melvin Mateo, Jr. of Kona; mother, Victorina Vea of Pepeekeo; brother-in-law, Renato Tabilisima of Ainaloa; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
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Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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11:00 a.m.

Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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