Kohala Obituary 8/17/2024
Florine Dolores Ku‘upualani (Santos) Elarco, 72, of Hawi died Aug. 17. A 1970 graduate of Honokaa High School, she founded tax preparation and bookkeeping business, Flo &Company, was known as the “Tax Lady of Kohala, worked for companies including Honokaa Chevron, Mauna Kea Resort, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, and MG Distributors and sang in local groups. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 28) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. Survived by children, Danusia Elarco and Teresa (Jason) Vega; stepchildren Linda (Ika) Vea, Randall Elarco Jr. and Tammy Elarco; brother; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
