Gregory Palmer, 77, of Honaunau died Feb. 2. He was born in Ontario, Canada and lived in Hawaii for 50 years. Survived by wife, Diane Palmer of Honaunau; daughters, Shawnay Palmer of Montana Tanya Palmer of California; brother, Lee Palmer of Ontario, Canada; a grandson. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
George Kaluawailehua Young Jr., 74, of Hilo, died March 19 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and Vietnam war veteran. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Fumiko Young of Hilo; son, George Young III of Hilo; daughters, Lynn (Christopher) Viale of France, Sherri (Shane Hanohano) Young and Kimi (James Skyles) Young-Skyles of Papaikou; brothers, Clarence Young of Hilo and Rudolph (Joydee) Young of Keaau; sisters, Melinda (Tim) Lovejoy of Florida and Kapeka Nonaka of Honolulu; two grandsons; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.