Irene Kaehukai Tripp, 89, of Hilo, a retired housekeeper, died at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hamakua, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Robert K. Jr.; son Henry; daughters Joyce Johansen, Charlene Kauvaka, Wanza Falevai and La Rue Lauaki; 30 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1373 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. Service: 10:30 a.m.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased