Scott Hiroyuki Asai, 90, of Kapaau died Feb. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was a retired agriculture research technician for the University of Hawaii, foreman for the former Kohala Sugar Co., U.S. Army Korean War veteran
Scott Hiroyuki Asai, 90, of Kapaau died Feb. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was a retired agriculture research technician for the University of Hawaii, foreman for the former Kohala Sugar Co., U.S. Army Korean War veteran awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Bronze Star, and member of Kohala Jodo Mission, Kohala Senior Citizens, Disabled American Veterans, and Hawaii Government Employees Association. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Kohala Jodo Mission in Kapaau. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Nobu S. Asai of Kapaau; sons, Keith H. Asai and Kelly J. Asai of Kohala; sisters, Fumiko Matsumoto and Shizue (Charles) Tatsuta of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Nancy Asai of Kohala and Michiko Asai of Hilo; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vincent “Vince” Belanio Sr., 80, of Kealakekua died March 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired customer service agent for United Airlines, president of Marvinc Farms and member of Kona Faith Center. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Kona Faith Center in Captain Cook. Funeral service at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at Yano Hall in Captain Cook. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by his wife, Mary Belanio of Kealakekua; son, Vincent Belanio Jr. of Kealakekua; daughters, Isabelle Negus of Honolulu and Gloria Kissinger of Pearl City, Oahu; sister, Tricia Billaber of Captain Cook; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangement by Dodo Mortuary.
Miriam Cha Elarco, 86, of Hawi died Feb. 23 at Kohala Hospital. Born in North Kohala, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Royal Waikoloa Resort, worked at Nakahara Store in Hawi and Mauna Kea Beach Resort, and was a member of Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Loando Ohana. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at Hawi church cemetery. Survived by son, Graciano (Lauri Ware) Elarco Jr. of Kohala; daughters, Gwendolyn (Rodrigo) Arias of Hilo, Laura Ann (John) Souza and Cecilia (Ross) Alaimo of Kohala; sisters, Edith Greenstein of California and Margaret Callan of Naalehu; daughters-in-law, Hanna Kath of Oahu, Florine Elarco of Kohala and Phyllis Elarco of Waimea; 17 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mona Lei Tsutahara, 60, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at home. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was a retired program specialist for state Department of Human Services Med-Quest Division and member of Heritage Christian Fellowship, Noenoe Golf Club, Total Recs Golf Club and AJA Golf Club. Visitation 9:30–11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Glenn Tsutahara of Hilo; parents, Donald and Harriet Yoshina of Hilo; sisters, Rene (Oscar) Schnider of Accord, N.Y., and Nadine (George) Dochin of Waimea; brother, Dean (Claudia Olney) Yoshina of Chimacum, Wash.; mother-in-law, Mazie Tsutahara of Hilo; sister-in-law, Rachel Hayashi of Portland, Ore.; brothers-in-law, Roy (Kay) Tsutahara and Melvyn (Grace) Tsutahara of Honolulu; one aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Naomi Ku‘uleimomi Wela, 74, of Hilo died March 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she worked for the telephone company, Woolworth’s and Hilo Union School, and was a member and officer of Door of Faith Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Mauna Kea Memorial Park, 27-696 Kaieie Rd. in Papaikou. Casual attire. Survived by, hanai sister, Flaviana “Flame” Makahanaloa of Molokai; hanai brother, Denton (Sally) Dart of Bedford, Texas; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
