Edward ‘Eddie’ Lacro
Edward “Eddie” Lacro passed away peacefully at the Garden Island Rehabilitation &Healthcare in Lihu‘e on Nov. 28, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born on June 23, 1940, in Waimea. He was a skilled and meticulous house painter, an avid fisherman and a talented handcrafter.
He was preceded in death by parents Vicente and Teodora Lacro, and brothers Alfred Lacro, John, Carmelo, Tony and George.
He is survived by brother Julian (Annie) Lacro of Waimea, sister Margaret Lacro of Waimea, sons Lyman (Erika) Lacro of Kailua, O‘ahu, Chad (Amberlyn) Rita of Anahola, Chaz Rita of Kalaheo and Nalu Silva-Lacro of Kalaheo, daughters Larlyn (David) Fitzpatrick of Camas, Washington, Laynette (Tim) Pabro of Kealia, Leslie Lacro of Waimanalo, O‘ahu and Leilan Kolaski of Vancouver, Washington, nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Waimea State Recreational Pier.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tsugie S. Azeka
Tsugie S. Azeka passed away on Dec. 14, 2021, at the age of 93. She was born on July 5, 1928 in Waimea. She was a receptionist for Dr. Kanna’s office.
She was preceded in death by parents Shigeichi and Shizue Sakahashi, husband James Azeka, daughter Laurie Odo, sister Sue Kesterman and brother Stanley Sakahashi.
She is survived by son Myles (Faye) Azeka, grandchildren Jamie (Bryson) Toyofuku of Lihu‘e, Bailey (Darryl Matsumura) Azeka of Lihu‘e, Kevin Azeka of Lihu‘e and Taylor Azeka of ‘Ele‘ele , great-grandchildren Keito Matsumura and Miley Matsumura, brother-in-law Clifford Azeka of Honolulu, sisters-in-law Ayame Katsumoto and Miyoko Sakahashi, both of Honolulu, and Kazuko Azeka of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were privately held.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
