• Ronald Duarte Sr. Ronald Duarte Sr. Ronald William “Skippy” Duarte Sr., of Kalaheo, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2008, at the age of 69. Born on Dec. 8, 1938, he was a retired power plant
• Ronald Duarte Sr.
Ronald Duarte Sr.
Ronald William “Skippy” Duarte Sr., of Kalaheo, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2008, at the age of 69.
Born on Dec. 8, 1938, he was a retired power plant supervisor with ITT at the Pacific Missile Range Facility and a retired baseball coach of many years.
He was preceded in death by parents Ceasar and Rosalina Duarte; wife Patricia; sons Darrick and Ryan.
He is survived by daughters Elizabeth Duarte (Derek Arakaki) and Pernella (Sean) Beardsley; sons Ronald Jr. (Marleen) Duarte and Caesar (Vanessa) Duarte; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Donald (Betty) Duarte; daughter-in-law Edie Arrocena; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at Holy Cross Church. Mass begins at 4 p.m. and will be followed by interment at the Hanapepe Cemetery. The family requests casual attire.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
