Rosalina "Rose" Simon Domondon's Obituary
Rosalina Domondon Obituary
Rosalina "Rose" Simon Domondon
Born on March 23, 1936 in Seattle, Washington
Entered Heaven peacefully at home on May 17, 2023, Pearl City, Hawaii
Rose began working at a young age in a restaurant, cannery, and the family grocery store to contribute to the family income. Her strong values of faith and compassion were instilled early through her hardworking and devout parents, Matilde and Harry Rallos. Rose often talked about how her parents let customers pay for groceries when, or if they could. Their lessons of goodwill, kindness, and respect, along with her deep commitment to giving a voice to those who could not speak out, like the work of her father Aurelio Simon, helped to shape Rose into the caring person we all loved and cherished.
A teacher by profession, Rose’s exceptional communication and organizational skills carried over to every job and task she set out to do. She had the biggest heart and trusted God in all things.
Rose’s impact in the church and community is immeasurable. She volunteered for decades at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church to help coordinate outreach programs that brought comfort to the home-bound, spiritual guidance to the discouraged, food to those in need, and resources and support to vulnerable community members. She had a soft spot for senior citizens and advocated throughout her life to help seniors stay safe, connected, and cared for.
Rose was a member of the Board of Health and served on several committees in the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, including as co-chair of the Catholic Charities Hawaii annual Island Treasures appreciation event to recognize outstanding volunteers throughout the Diocese. Rose also participated in the National Advisory Council for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to give insight and advice to bishops in the United States. Her compassion extended abroad as she traveled to assist the Aloha Medical Mission in the Philippines.
In addition to being the nicest and most supportive mom, one of her highest honors was receiving the Catholic Charities Hawaii ‘Ulu Award for exemplary volunteer service and commitment to its mission and values of Dignity, Compassion, and Social Justice.
When she wasn’t working for a cause, or at home taking care of family, you could usually find her smiling and gallivanting with dear sister Shirley.
Rose loved to sing in the church choir, travel to explore faraway places and visit family and friends, and read and write. She was very intelligent and even considered a Mensa genius. Completing daily New York Times crossword puzzles was a breeze and she often would read novels from cover-to-cover overnight. Her mind stayed sharp and she kept her sense of humor and gentle power of persuasion.
Rose is preceded in death by beloved daughter Maria “Christie” Domondon, and survived by husband Sergio “Don”, daughters Laura (Evan) Lee and Liana Mulleitner (Scott Dirks), grandchildren, Payton Mulleitner, Eric Lee, and Taylor Anne Lee, and brothers Aurelio Jr. and Benjamin Simon. Heaven has gained a beautiful and loving treasure in Rose.
The public is invited to celebrate Rose’s life on July 14 at 9 a.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City. Mass follows at 10 a.m. and burial is 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Aloha attire is requested.
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