TAPS: Susumu Sugata
Posted on May 9, 2025 in Taps
Susumu Sugata, 96, of Waimea died Dec. 14 at Honokaa Hospital. Born in North Kohala, he worked for the former Kohala Sugar Co. and Kohala Nursery, was a volunteer North Kohaloa firefighter and retired Hawaii Army National Guard veteran.
Visitation 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Keokea Beach Park Pavilion in North Kohala. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire.
Survived by wife, Adeline Pasco Sugata of Waimea; daughter, Glenda (Rykart Solay) Hidaro of Waimea; son, Garrett (Bobbie) Sugata of North Kohala; son-in-law, Roger Wuestefeld; brothers-in-law, Harry Pasco and Lawrence (Patsy) Pasco of North Kohala; sisters-in-law, Anna Sugata of Hilo, Trini Pasco, Lucy Pasco and Shirley Pasco of North Kohala; 16 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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