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Earl Wayne Spence
Earl Wayne Spence, 77, of Waimea died June 19 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was a retired livestock manager for Kahuku Ranch, agronomist for Parker Ranch, active with the Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District, NRCS, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Association, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Hawaii Cattle Producers Cooperative Association and West Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization. Private celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Betty Spence of Waimea; daughter, Sarah Spence of Missoula, Mont.; son, Scott Spence of Waimea; sister, Coleen Hickam of Fredericksburg, Texas; two grandsons; a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Philomena “Phyllis” K. Jackson
Philomena “Phyllis” K. Jackson, 88, of Hilo died April 27 at home in Hilo. She was raised in Honolulu. Private services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Delbert Jackson of Hilo; sons, John (Nanette) Jackson and Andrew Jackson; daughters, Julie (Dave) Thomas, Carol (Carl) Arashiro, Elaine Jackson, Maile (Lemuel) Proctor, Theresa “Kappy” (Vic) Florendo and Shar (Jake) Corpuz; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Shawn Kainoa Kahalewai
Shawn Kainoa Kahalewai, 54, of Hilo died June 10 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a laborer for Island Moving Co. who loved the beach, fishing and being with his wife and family. Private celebration of life 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at hale of Caylan and Trena Ua, 128 Hoohua St. in Hilo on Panaewa Homestead. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Not open to the public: family and immediate friends contact niece, Caseyleigh Sabate-Hauanio for info. Survived by wife, Jolene Kahalewai of Hilo; son, Vance Davis; hanai sons, James Hi‘ilei, Rylan Hi‘ilei, Jacob Puakea and Joshua Soares; hanai daughters, Genesis Puakea, Caseyleigh (JB) Sabate-Hauanio and Leinani Sabate; brother, Richard (Tanya) Kahalewai; sisters, Rachael “Shelly” Sabate and Roxanne “Roxy” Kahalewai; hanai brothers, Richard “Tonto” (Akalina) Spencer, Chucky Spencer, Earl “Boy” Kanae and Mana Aguiar; father in-law, James Lawrence; brother in-law, Jeremy “Joanne” Lawrence; sister in-law, Jenilee “Jake” NacNac-Lawrence; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Christina K. Andrews
Christina K. Andrews, 98, of Hilo died June 26 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was an organist and member of Haili Congregational Church and St Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (July 11) at Haili Congregational Church. Service at 10 a.m. Survived by daughters, Pauline Romero of Arizona, DonnaRae Akau and Susan Damo of Hilo; sons, Richard Rickard Jr. and Francis Rickard of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Victoria “Vicky” Joan Deguair
Victoria “Vicky” Joan Deguair, 81, of Volcano died June 26 at home. Born Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Joseph Nelson Deguair Sr.; sons, Joseph Nelson Deguair Jr. and Charles Welsey Deguair; daughters, Roxanne (Chet) DeCambra and Orlena Deguair; sister, Kathleen Kuni; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Dale Shannon Dinsmore
Dale Shannon Dinsmore, 86, of Keaau died June 30 at home. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, she was a retired technical librarian and travel agent, volunteer at Lyman Museum and Palace Theater, and member of Centers for Spiritual Living East Hawaii, Big Island Women in Travel and American Rhododendron Society. Survived by sons, Daniel (Brita) Dinsmore of Shelton, Wash., and Kendal (Angela Chi Chen) Dinsmore of Eastvale, Calif.; daughter, Danika (Ken Ashdown) Dinsmore of Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.