Sharon Lei Lorraine Balai, 76, of Waimea died March 6 at home. Born in Hakalau, she was a former bartender,Hawaiian quilt maker whose work was displayed in books and museums nationwide and member of Ka Hui Kapa Apana ‘O Waimea quilt club. Private services. Survived by daughters, Rebecca (Peter) Piilani of Anchorage, Alaska, Melissa (Roy) Antonio of Kailua-Kona and Vicki Kaiue of Waimea; son, Scott Kaiue of Waimea; sisters, Elizabeth Thomas of Waimea, Christine McDougal of Honolulu, Donna Bento of Hilo, Marjorie Bento of Kona and Ramona (Hurshley) Alani of Pahoa; brothers, Elvis Bento of California and Andrew Bento of Kona; sister-in-law, Amy Bento of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; great-granchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael John Feeney, 74, of Kailua-Kona died March 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Beaumont, Texas, he was a retired teacher, board member of Kona Education Center, member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Malulani Gardens Association, and orchid grower. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sister, Kathy LeTourneau and niece, Lauren LeTourneau, of Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reynaldo Lawrence Fernandez, 35, of Kailua-Kona died March 8 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a chef at Kukio Golf and Beach Club. Visitation 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial Mass at 1 p.m. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by mother, Laura (Armando) Vasquez of Haina; father, Reynaldo Fernandez of Philippines; fiancée, Angel Sowell of Kona; stepson, Laiku Tadio of Kona; mother-in-law, Bernice Kalani; sisters, Renelyn (Colten) Fernandez of Waimea and LeeAnn (Mark) Gouveia of Keaau; brothers, Michael (Hali‘a) Lawrence and Alex Vasques of Haina; a niece, two nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Eustaquia Sayaboc Sajor, 92, of Kailua-Kona died March 9 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in the Philippines, she was a coffee and macadamia nut farmer. Celebration of life services at a later date. Survived by son, Noli (Jeanett) Sajor of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Gloria Ulibas of Kailua-Kona; brother, Roque Sayaboc of Philippines; sister, Concepcion Sayaboc of Philippines; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Toshiharu Sato, 93, of Captain Cook died Jan. 20 at Saito Adult Foster Care in Kealakekua. Born in Kona, he was a coffee farmer and carpenter. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brothers, Raymond Sato of Honolulu and Gary (Nancy) Sato of California; sisters, Chikae (Masakatsu) Tsukahara and Elaine (Toshio) Hirano of Captain Cook, Norma Oshiro of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.