Richard DeLos Wells, 63, of Kahuku, a professor of art, art history and American studies at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, died in Kahuku on July 26. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is survived by wife Wendy I., son Todd R., daughters Charmaine M. Wells-Gurr and Rebecca J. Wells, mother Bonnie L. Pedersen-Wells, brothers Larry and Gary, sister Maralyn Wells-Whitney and seven grandchildren. No services. No flowers. Donations suggested to pancreatic cancer research or the Hawaii Arts Council.

Here are some things that former students and friends have said about Richard Wells gathered from facebook comments.

Ed Gonzalez said, "He was a strength and a mentor to me in my studies at BYUH and words alone cannot convey the impact he made on me. My heartfelt condolences to all his family. Really a special, unique and amazing person who I will never forget"...