He is survived by his loving wife, Fely Villegas; his son, Antonio Villegas of Na'alehu, Hawai'i; his daughters, Davelyn (Rikizo) Tengan of Aiea, Hawai'i, and Brenda (Tymon) Gallano of Pahala, Hawai'i. He is also survived by his sisters, Theresa Grüss of Germany, Marina Dulay, and Feliza Nicholas of Wahiawa, Hawai'i. Dionicio was a proud grandfather to Ty Tengan of Aiea, Hawai'i, Angel Tengan of Albany, New York, Kelson Gallano of Pahala, Zayden Gallano of Pahala, and Jaisten Gallano of Pahala.
A service will be held at Holy Rosary in Pahala on Saturday, February 28, with a viewing from 8:00 am to 9:45 am, followed by the service at 10:00 am.
Visitation will take place at External Service Location, 96-3143 Pikake St, Pahala, HI 96777, on February 28, 2026, from 7:30 am to 11:00 am.