Mr. Pedro D. Haspe, 98, of Hilo died Feb. 14 at home. Born in Hawi, he was a retired factory supervisor for the former Puna Sugar Co., member of the Hilo Orchid Society and the former East Kawailani Kumiai and U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 19 at Wailoa River State Recreation Area, Pavilion No. 3 in Hilo. Celebration of life service at noon. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lottie Haspe of Hilo; sons, Warren Haspe and Derek Haspe of Kailua-Kona, Troy (Linda) Haspe of Hilo; brother, Hilario “Larry” “Noy” (Allan Keto) Ramiscal of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brothers-in-law, Pablo Bibilone and Perfecto Raniada of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Elisabeth Haspe of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Sharon Raniada of Hilo and Ramona Lorenz of Kurtistown; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tomoe “Violet” Oketani, 97 of Honokaa died Jan. 17 in Honolulu. She was born in Ninole. Visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m, Saturday, March 19, at Hamakua Jodo Mission. Celebration of life service at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Emogene Pacheco, 94, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hilo, died Feb. 21 in Las Vegas. Born in Papaikou, she was a homemaker. Visitation 8:30-9:15 a.m. Friday, March 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park Mausoleum. Casual attire requested; face masks required. Survived by daughter, Darlene Pahed of Las Vegas; four grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Christopher L. Price, 49, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Hawaii Island, died Feb. 16 at home. He was employed at Costco Optical Lab in Auburn, Wash. Celebration of life at a later date. Family and friends will be notified. Survived by wife, Tiana Price of Tacoma; sons, Kainoa Price and Makana Price of Tacoma; mother, Janet Cabatbat Albo of Pepeekeo; sister, Tracie Price; brother, Jason (Mona) Price; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joanne Christine Spinelli, 53, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was a clerk for Hawaiian Properties Co. Services at a later date. Survived by husband, Michael Spinelli; daughter, Anela Halmas-Spinelli of Kailua-Kona; father, Richard Halmas of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Bula Halmas, Derrick Halmas and Brandon (Lea) Halmas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Tanya (Mike) Scarfone and Kelly (Chad) Hose of Kailua-Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.