Obits for Feb. 23

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Pearl Leimomi Haasenritter Tengan’s name was misspelled in her obituary in the Wednesday, Feb. 21, edition. Also, her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward, was misspelled. The Tribune-Herald regrets the errors.

Janice Kaye Genz, 73, of Glenwood died Feb. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wisconsin, she was the office manager for Volcano Helicopters. Celebration of life at noon Saturday at the family farm, located in Glenwood. Survived by sons, Tweed Johnston of Glenwood, Jon Johnston of Glenwood; brother, Gerald (Betty) Moede of Wisconsin; sister, Jeanne (Don) Alhborg of Wisconsin; two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.


John Allen Llanes Sr., 73, of Keauhou Mauka died Jan. 23 at his residence. Born in Ookala, he was a self-employed boat captain and charter skipper, and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Friends may call at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, for a memorial service at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Boat Harbor. Casual attire; Flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Florence Llanes of Keauhou Mauka; sons, John (Roberta) Llanes of Fiji, Duane (Star) Llanes of Ft. Worth, Texas, Randy (Rachel) Llanes of Kaloki, Keoni (Kalina) Llanes of Keauhou Mauka; brothers, David (Edwina) Llanes of Kona Palisades, Antone (Frances) Llanes of Keopuka, Kenneth (Bernadette) Llanes of Kona Palisades, Donald Llanes of Mahilani, Rudy (Lynn) Llanes and Victor (Lori) Llanes of Keauhou Mauka, Ruben (Mary Jane) Llanes of Ocean View, Freddy Llanes of Oklahoma and Gerrard (Karen) Llanes of North Shore, Oahu; sisters, Mary Llanes of North Kona, Geralyn Llanes of Oregon, Angela Llanes and Vanessa Llanes, both of Keauhou Mauka; five grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Albert Racindo Regidor, 71, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Paauilo, he was a retired safety training supervisor for the Honolulu Gas Company. He was a paper deliverer for the former Honolulu Advertiser, a worker for the Hamakua Sugar Company and a U.S. Army veteran. Friends may call at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa for a 10 a.m. mass. Casual attire, leis welcome. Survived by wife, Stella Regidor of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Natalie Regidor of Honolulu; son, Nathan Regidor of Honolulu; sisters, Mary Lee of Oahu and Ilima (Scott) Fujimoto of Honokaa; brothers, Moke (Reba) Regidor of Kailua-Kona and Earl (Amy) Regidor of Kailua-Kona; two grandchildren; numerous hanai brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins; hanai nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary

Audrey Jean Wescott, 74, of Waikoloa died Feb. 19 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Eugene, Ore., she was an accountant for Mauna Lani Golf. Service to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Waikoloa Community Church. Survived by husband, Murl Wescott of Waikoloa; sons, Patrick (Peggy) Wescott of Philomath, Ore., Tim (Pam) Wescott of Eugene, Ore.; daughter, Mavis (Rick) Garcia of Salem, Ore.; brothers, Dean (Luanna) Hendrickson of Eugene, Ore., Duane (Val) Hendrickson of Estacada, Ore.; sister, Betty (Jack) Taylor of Fresno, Calif.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Pearl Leimomi Haasenritter Tengan’s name was misspelled in her obituary in the Wednesday, Feb. 21, edition. Also, her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward, was misspelled. The Tribune-Herald regrets the errors.