Ralph Hogan Dent JR.June 10, 1949 – October 15, 2024

Ralph wrote his own obituary:

“On Tuesday the 15th day of October, 2024 my time on this earth was over. I had a great ride along the way. I was lucky enough to have had a wonderful family who loved me, even with all my faults – and believe me, I had a lot. To my wonderful wife, daughters, sons, grandkids and great grandkids, I really want to thank you guys for making this life I had one that I wouldn’t have changed for anything. My only regret is not having had more time to spend with you. To my brother and sisters, I hope to see you again, but, not too soon.

I was born in Jonesboro, but left there in 1968 to join the Marines, serving for over 9 years.

I moved to Maui in December of 1977. I was owner of Carter and Dent Old Time Photos, C & C Tropical Treasures, and at one time ran several retail shops in Lahaina and Whaler’s Village. I then worked for the Department of Education, was a life member of the PTA, served as a PTSA State Vice President, was a PTSA president of Princess Nahienaena and King Kamehameha III elementary schools, served on the Kihei Charter School Board and a State and County Board. I ended my work career in the Security Department of the Westin Maui where I got to know a great cast of folks.

There will be no viewing (who would want to look at this old dude?) or service. Only a Celebration of Life at Canoe Beach on November 9th starting at 4:00pm. If you can’t make it, don’t be surprised if I come to you one night in a dream and ask you why.”

Ralph is survived by his wife, Sandy Dent; his daughter Kimberly (Dean) Davenport, grandson Isaac (Colbi) Gardner, great grandson James Gardner, granddaughter Alyssa (Nick) Bernal, great granddaughters Aubrey and Adalynn Bernal, grandson Levi Davenport; his son Corey Vierra (Erin Lau); his daughter Courtney (Chris) Ingan, granddaughters Makayla and Ariana Ingan; his son Zachary (Stephanie) Dent, granddaughter Kalia Peyj Dent; his brother Gary Dent, and his sisters Mary (Melvin) Henderson, Regina (Lanny) Weston, and Karen Grossman.

He was predeceased by his parents Maxine and Ralph Hogan Dent Sr.

The Dent ohana is requesting no flowers. If you would like to send an offering, please send it to the following Venmo account https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3261449552003072340 or mail to: P.O. Box 1410 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793