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Nancy Spinney
Nancy May Wynne Spinney, 81, of Waikoloa, died Aug. 6, 2019, at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born May 14, 1938, in Honolulu, she worked in the travel and hospitality industry for various hotels including, Waikiki Biltmore, Keauhou Beach Hotel and Kona Lagoon Hotel. She was an ambassador of aloha and most dedicated to her role as mother and kupuna.
A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at the family residence in Waikoloa. Service at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow at noon. Please contact the family for information.
She is survived by sons, William Blankenfeld of Kealakekua, Bruce (Lita) Blankenfeld of Niu Valley, Kimo (Mahealani) Peleiholani-Blankenfeld of Kalapana, Patrick Blankenfeld of Niu Valley; daughters, Kaiulani Blankenfeld of Waikoloa, Tita Blankenfeld of Honolulu, Shelby Kekuku of Waikoloa; sister, Marion Tita Morrison of Kaneohe; hanai daughter, Cory (Sanford) Nojima; 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Bruce Bernard
Bruce “Batman” Wayne Bernard, 74 of Hilo, died May 28, 2019, at home. Born on May 24, 1945, on Oahu, he was a retired carpenter.
Bruce is survived by wife Virginia Bernard of Hilo; sons, Bruce Bernard Jr. of Seattle, Anthony Bernard of San Francisco, Moses Bernard ll of Waianae; daughters, Charing Bernard of San Diego, Jadelyn Gomez of Madeira; sisters, Puaala Bonomi of Kailua-Kona, Johneete (William) Alderson of Arkansas; 26 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by: Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo.
Alvin Izumi
Alvin Haruo Izumi, 73, of Kailua-Kona, died Aug. 13, 2019, at Kona Community Hospital. Born Jan. 18, 1946, in Kealakekua, he was a former pet care representative for Petco, a retired meat cutter for ChoiceMart in Kealakekua and a former meat cutter for Kamigaki Market.
No services planned at this time. Condolences to the family may be sent c/o Mr. K. Izumi, P.O. Box 390701, Keauhou, Hawaii 96739.
He is survived by son, Bradley Izumi; brother, Kelan (Edna) Izumi; sister, Doreen Regohos all of Kailua Kona; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
James Beimborn
James Robert Beimborn, 84, of Honaunau, died Aug. 10, 2019, at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 23, 1935, in Green Bay, Wisc., he was an architect and a U.S. Air force veteran.
Private services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Sami Beimborn of Honaunau; son, Shayne (Mani) Beimborn of Las Vegas; brother, Pat (Diane) Beimborn of Green Bay, Wisc.; sister, Carol Beimborn of Green Bay, Wisc.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Kona.
Helene Snedeker
Helene B. Snedeker, 85, of Keaau, died July 14, 2019, at Pohai Malama. Born on Jan. 1, 1943, in Germany, she was a retired housekeeper.
Private services held.
Helene is survived by sons, Wallace Snedeker of California, Steven Snedeker of Montana, David Snedeker of Arizona, Christopher Snedeker of Arizona; daughter, Patricia Balles of mountain view; sister, Annamaire Norstrom of Colorado; numerous grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo.
Robert Eck
Robert Bruce Eck, 75, of Keaau, died Aug. 12, 2019, at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in New Jersey, he was a blackjack dealer for the former Sands Hotel &Casino in Las Vegas.
No services.
He is survived by brother, Fred (Lucrecia) Eck of Keaau; sister, Tina Lindsey of New Jersey; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eleanor Amerling
Eleanor “Eine” Marie Amerling, 94 of Albany, Ore.; and formally of Hawaii Island, died Aug. 14, 2019. A private graveside took place at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore.
Arrangements by AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home.
Bert Kanoa
Bert Kanoa, 73, of Kailua-Kona, died Aug. 12, 2019, at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born June 21, 1946, in South Hilo, he was a bus driver for Robert’s Hawaii and Grayline; and a groundskeeper at the former Kona Surf Resort.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 31 at Lanihau Ranch on Henry Street across from Crossroads Professional Building in Kailua-Kona. Celebration of life will begin at 10 a.m. Casual attire.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Loando Kanoa of Kailua-Kona; sons, Bert (Seveanita) Kanoa of Kapaau and Bradley Kanoa of Mountain View; daughters, Juanita (Chad) Smith, Bernalyn Kanoa and Ipo (Trenton) Johnson, all of Kailua-Kona; hanai daughter, Amanda Caron of Kalaoa, Kona; brothers, Arnold (Jerri) Lum of Waimanalo, Oahu and Gerald (Jerri) Lum of Maui; sister, Sandra (Paul) Dias of Laupahoehoe; other siblings, Lawrence, Albert, Charles, Jeanne, Florence, Beatrice, Mildred, Carol and Joyce; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Kona.
