Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Ramon “Sugar” Rodero, who was a familiar face at BIIF sporting events as an official and touched many with his gentle soul, died on Friday, Oct. 20. He was 85 years old.
Rodero was a referee or umpire for basketball baseball, softball, and volleyball for nearly five decades, one of the longest-serving BIIF officials. He was still officiating volleyball until midseason this year.
Rachelle Hanohano has been around BIIF volleyball for 30 years, and whenever she ran into Rodero it was always a heartfelt moment.
“He was a kind and caring person. Every time he came into the gym he would talk to us about the kids,” she said.