Nicolas R. Galeon, 96, of Hilo died April 10. Born in Payoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines and retired as a tireman for the former Waiola Tire Co. Service 10 a.m. Friday (May 6) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Survived by wife, Josephine C. Galeon of Hilo; brother, Constante Galeon of Philippines; sister, Dominica Galeon of Philippines. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
William L. Hockinson, 100, of Kailua-Kona died March 3 at home. Born in Vancouver, Wash., he was a mechanical engineer for Honeywell and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who trained at Camp Tarawa in Waimea. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Julie (Tim) Maloney of Portland, Ore., and Joy Green of Kailua-Kona; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tomiko Dorothy Ishikawa, 96, of Hilo died April 29 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Honokaa, she was retired from the former Woolworth’s and was a member of Hui Okinawa and Hilo Kamana Center Gateball Club. Private services at a later date. Survived by children, Cynthia (Charles) Poe, Carlyn (John) McLawhorn, Aileen Ishikawa, Miles Ishikawa, Rochelle Ishikawa, Dawn (Ty) Nihipali and Dayle (Blendalynn) Ishikawa; siblings, Vivian Pacleb and Toshi Matsuda; in-laws, Mae Ishikawa, Jean Ishikawa and Peter Ishikawa; 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dean Kevin Michael Rosile, 58, of Kailua-Kona died April 22 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Pasadena, Calif., he was a floording, company representative food distribution company manager and surfer. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Jennifer; son, Frank Almond of San Diego; brothers, Rodney Rosile of Mexico and Greg (Lisa) Rosile of Waikoloa. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.