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Ryett Kane-Hekili Jones VanCleave-Okamoto

Posted 2022-05-30 by mhenderson
Published by Today's Newss-Herald on May 24, 2022 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Ryett Kane-Hekili Jones VanCleave-Okamoto, born October 9, 2012, age 9,
gained his angel wings on Friday, April 22, 2022, peacefully at home
surrounded by family and loved ones, after a yearlong battle with Acute
Myeloid Leukemia.

Ryett touched many lives, he was a light and inspiration to our Nation
over this past year. His infectious smile, his amazing giggle and a
charm that touched many hearts will be forever missed. Ryett attended
Nautilus Elementary School and will always be a Dolphin. He played
soccer with his brother Liam before being diagnosed. Ryett loved being
by & in any body of water, going to the beach, swimming, boating & jet
skiing at the Lake. He even enjoyed going off roading on the SXS Razors.
He loved having big themed birthday parties & dancing. Singing came in
the picture & he would pour his heart & soul into the songs. He liked
gaming on his electronics & going on TikTok. Ryett was always so Happy &
enjoyed Life to the Fullest.

RYETT IS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS: Lia VanCleave and Jermey Okamoto and
brother Liam Okamoto, of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Grandfather, John
VanCleave, & (deceased grandmother) Sandi VanCleave. Uncle Cory
VanCleave and cousin’s, Finley and Keoni of Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Grandparents, Kami & Donnie Hoffman, Auntie’s Alexis & Faith Hoffman of
Boonsboro, MD, & many many more Auntie’s, Uncle’s & Cousin’s.

The family will be having a gathering on Wednesday, April 27th at the
Boonsboro American Legion from 5:00 to 8:00 to honor the memory of
sweet Ryett.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family through Venmo
Kami Hoffman @Ryettstrong or PayPal at RyettStrongFund@gmail.com or
Phoenix Children Hospital 1919 E. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85016 in
memory of Ryett!

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ryett Kane-
Hekili Jones VanCleave-Okamoto, please visit our floral store.





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