Rufina S Dawkins (Fina), age 67, of Melbourne, Fl, passed away on September 12, 2015 after a long battle with Leukemia. She was born in the Philippines to the late Pablo and Sotera Sagaral and was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters. She moved to Hawaii in 1972 and proudly became a US citizen in 1976.

Fina was married to Bill Dawkins on December 14, 1984; they were married for 31 years. She accompanied him throughout his career in the US Air Force and settled in Melbourne, Fl in September of 2000.

Fina is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Wilma and Tony Saramosing and her grand daughters Demiliza, Saralee, and Sherina of Hawaii. She loved each of them dearly and could not have been more proud of their accomplishments in life.

Fina also leaves behind a brother, Danial Sagaral, and sisters Sandra Aborquez and Eugenia Ombrosa, who reside in the Philippines.

Fina's final resting place will be at the Florida National Cemetery. There will be a short graveside service Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 12:30pm.