Richard Samson,75, of Hilo, passed away on April 12,2017. Richard was born on April 13,1941, on Oahu.He is survived by his son; Ricardo Samson, daughters; Helena M. Samson and Yvette E. Hamalian, brother; Elliot Samson,sister; Juanita Ikeda, 8 granchildren,13 great-grandchildren,numerous,uncles,aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.