Ronald "Rocky" Gates, Sr.'s Obituary
Ronald Gates, Sr. Obituary
Ronald “Rocky” Gates Sr., 82 of Waianae, Hawaii passed away August 11, 2024. He was bornon October 30, 1941, in Honolulu.
“Loving dad, papa, brother, uncle and friend.”
He is survived by children, Rocsand Gates, April Gates, Madline Gates, Alva (Pua) Kaiwi, and
Louise Kaiwi. Grandchildren, Kenneth Gates-Coyaso, Kailah Gates-Coyaso, Makana
Shimabukuro, great-grandchild, Makaio Shimabukuro, sister, Winifred (Eugene) Casuga,
brother, Louie Gates, predeceased by wife, Caroleen K Gates, son, Ronald R Gates Jr.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 02, 2024, at Maili Beach Park across
from Lopikane Street.
Visitation begins at 9:00 am and service at 10:00 am.
Scattering of ashes for our parents to follow.
Lei is appreciated
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