Richard Haruo Arakaki
Richard Haruo Arakaki, of Koloa, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Pali Momi Medical Center at the age of 65. He was born on June 4,1959. He was an auto parts sales manager with PS&D Hanapepe.
He was preceded in death by father Seisuki Richard Arakaki.
He is survived by wife Melva JB Arakaki of Koloa, sons Tyrus (Kristi) Acoba of California, Brandon (Ashley) Arakaki of Oahu, Bryson Arakaki of Kauai, Troy (Rhiannon) Acoba of Kauai, Cullen Arakaki of Kauai, Taylen (Leslie) Acoba of Kauai, daughter Ariane Acoba-Silva of Kauai, grandchildren Kaiya, Haley, Kainoa, Keola, Nai‘a Arakaki, Patricia, Kalea, Sabrina, Genevieve, Trysen, Rhys, Lexi Acoba, mother Emiko Arakaki, sisters Cindy Arakaki (Brandon) Uehara of Mililani, Tracy Bukoski of Lawai, nieces Caitlyn, Kerstyn Bukoski and nephew Brody Uehara.
A service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation from 9 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Crystal Marie Belmonte
Crystal Marie Belmonte, of Kilauea, passed away on Aug. 29, 2024, at home in Kilauea, Kauai, at the age of 58, with family by her side. Born on Nov. 12, 1965, on Oahu, Hawai’i. Crystal was a cashier at Kilauea Market and most recently at Papaya’s Health Food Store. She loved her family, friends and going to the beach. Crystal was known as Aunty Booney to all the kids she would encounter.
Preceded in death by her mother Marjorie Noblisse and father James Borges.
She is survived by husband Eric Belmonte of Kilauea, daughter Heidi Sur (Shaun) of Kilauea, stepmom Yvonne Borges of Wailua, brother Michael Borges (Dianne) of North Carolina, Russell Borges of Oahu, Paul Borges (Jodi) of Oahu, Denise Aoki (Urban) of Lihue, John Borges of Oahu, three grandsons Steven, Ethan, Isaiah, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunties and uncles.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Sylvester Church in Kilauea. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kauai Hospice.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
