Kathleen Rippel
We are deeply saddened to hear about Mario's passing. He was such a nice, kind young man and he will missed by so many. Our hearts go out to his family, wife and friends.
Ray and Kathleen Rippel
Birth date: Oct 1, 1987 Death date: Sep 30, 2020
Mario Francisco Espino, a Navy Air Crewman, avid waterman, and local boy of Kailua, Hawaii, passed unexpectedly on September 30, 2020 during a morning run through Kailua, one day before his 33rd birthday. He was born October 01, 1 Read Obituary
We are deeply saddened to hear about Mario's passing. He was such a nice, kind young man and he will missed by so many. Our hearts go out to his family, wife and friends.
Ray and Kathleen Rippel
We will always remember our "Marito" when he thought he had Santa and Mrs Claus figured out and the sweetest little boy at a "tea" at neighbors in El Paso. Such a wonderful young man he grew to be! Our love and prayers go to Riana, Liz and Thomas, Mario and Lulu, and our Gaby!!! We love you!
Tio Mike and Auntie Karen Case

Our deepest and most sincere condolences from the Compagnoni ohana.
From one AW to another, you flew to heaven with your Wings of Gold. RIP Mario. The aircrew community will miss you forever.
- AWF2 Gao, USN
So sorry for this loss, grew up with Mario, I am completely shocked. I hope to make the memorial service remotely. His spirit is so great, what a beautiful being. Please reach out for anything! FB @Maia Lonergan or email: [email protected]
Blessings, Peace, & so much Love
Maia Lonergan
I didn't know him. But the obituary in the newspaper was deeply moving and I felt I knew him. Thank you for sharing that wonderful story of his life.
Sending comfort and prayers to all of Mario's family.
