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MAY DEPONTE Obituary

MAY K. DEPONTE 89, of Ewa Beach passed away on October 14, 2025. May was born in Honolulu and graduated from Farrington High School in 1954. She was predeceased by Robert S. DePonte, Sr., her husband of 65 years. May worked for 41 years in federal civil service, 16 years as Command Secretary for nine successive Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commanders. May is survived by sons Robert Jr. (Rosie Parker), Steven (Michael Mebane) and Timothy; grand- children Robert III "Kolu" (Jade), Sarah, Kaimilani and Kaleialoha; great-grandchildren Keola and Ohia May; brother Ben Holokai and sister Mildred Vierra, both of New York; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: 9:00 am; Funeral Mass: 10:00 am on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ewa Beach. Aloha attire. No flowers. Private inurnment at St. Ann Church Columbaria in Kaneohe.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Robin Plante

November 29, 2025

My deepest condolences to the DePonte Ohana. I worked with May from 1989 to 1995 at PACAF and filled in for her when she went on vacation. As the Commander´s Executive Secretary, she taught me many things I have used throughout my military and civil service career. She was the consummate professional and mentored many. I loved her laugh and will never forget how she was such a warm and beautiful lady. May she rest in love and peace.
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