RONALD OWEN HILDRETH Ronnie Hildreth, 63 of Corona, California, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia on January 18, 2012. Ronnie was born 9/16/1948 in Wichita Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Melanie; his mother Mary Jeanette Kelly; step father Herbert Lynn Kelly; brothers Clayton and Royal Kelly (Debra); sisters Sheri Kelly and Deborah Kelly-Snow (Kevin). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends he thought of as family. Ronnie was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star decorated Army veteran. He bravely served two tours in Vietnam. In his spare time he was passionate about building and drag racing GTO's. He also enjoyed fishing and sailing. Funeral Services are planned for January 31, 2013 with military honors at Riverside National Cemetery at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the American Heart Association.