Beatrice Elizabeth Ritchie's Obituary
Beatrice “Betty” Elizabeth Ritchie, 96, of Hilo, died November 1, 2019 at Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Winnipeg, Canada and came to Hawaii via Victoria, Seattle before making Hilo her home in 1969. She was a Customer Consultant at First Hawaiian Bank of Hilo for many years and a member of New Hope Church.
A private service was held. Memorial donations can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Hawaii.
She is survived by a daughter, Christina (Obed) Kipilii of Hilo; a son, Thomas (Ginger) Ritchie of Mission Viejo, CA; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
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