The sun rose on Denson Ruben on October 11, 2016, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Niko Nikiti and Sailyn Aten. His sun set August 12, 2025, at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, at the age of 8. REST IN PARADISE, OUR SWEET BOY!
Denson was well known as a happy, open-hearted guy with a radiant smile that was one-of-a-kind! He loved playing and spending time with his friends, reading, and the color red.
He was very engaged in his church, the Island Community Church, and a leader among the kinder; reminding them of what they needed to bring with them, to pay attention and encouraging them to be a part of the youth activities. Rec time for the adults at the church was often spent playing volleyball, but that didn’t matter to him, he stepped right in!
The staff at Washington Elementary loved him and they were blessed by his fun spirit and smile. They also shared that he was, indeed, one of kind, loved music and singing, and in a positive way their little Boss Man!
Though the pain of missing him is like a scar on all who love him, it will become precious in time with warm memories and healing.
The family welcomes all those that wish to pay their respects, including, teachers, school staff, classmates and friends, to attend an open visitation that will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6th at Roland Funeral Home.
Following the visitation on Saturday, a prayer service will begin at 11:00 a.m., that will include an opening prayer and remembrances from staff at Washington Elementary and church leaders. At the conclusion of the prayer service a time of traditional mourning will be held until 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Southlawn Memory Gardens in Atlantic at 3:00 p.m.
On behalf of Denson’s family and the entire Micronesian community they want to express their deepest appreciation to the emergency responders and to everyone who is praying for them or reached out offering support and words of comfort, especially the Atlantic Community Schools.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Denson’s family and his arrangements. The family encourages words of comfort and memories be shared on his guestbook at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
