Francis "Pele" Pelekane, 77, of Hilo, a Parker Ranch cowboy, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Holualoa, Hawaii. He is survived by son Robert-Francis; daughters Lushanya Kawaauhau, Weegee Aki and Leesha-Deen Pelekane; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday at Kealakehe High School cafeteria. Services: 7 p.m. Aloha attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased