NOTE NOT FOR PUBLICATION: THIS OBIT TO RUN DAILY THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2018, IN MAIN SECTION OF PAPER (Not with other obits on certain days like Wednesday and Sunday when they go in other parts of the paper), Per Jay Higa. Paul’s suggestion: Copy and paste this one
NOTE NOT FOR PUBLICATION: THIS OBIT TO RUN DAILY THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2018, IN MAIN SECTION OF PAPER (Not with other obits on certain days like Wednesday and Sunday when they go in other parts of the paper), Per Jay Higa. Paul’s suggestion: Copy and paste this one
Yukie-Lynn Nalani DeSilva
Yukie-Lynn Nalani DeSilva of Kapaa passed away at Queen’s Medical Center on Jan. 26, 2019, at the age of 48. Born on Dec. 7, 1970, she was an advertising sales assistant for The Garden Island newspaper and an active CrossFitter at Kauai CrossFit.
She was preceded in death by father Yukio Higashi, brothers-in-law Alan and Shannon DeSilva, and sister-in-law Lynette Meatoga.
She is survived by husband of 29 years Kevin DeSilva, daughter Moana (Chris) Baltazar, son Dustyn (Michaela Manago) DeSilva, hanai son Kalani Kahaunaele, mother Olinda Higashi, sisters Maile (Jonah) Cummings and Anolani (Kelo Rivera) Higashi, brothers Gordon (Danice) Higashi, Alvin (Deborah) Higashi, Dean (Mel) Higashi, Blaine Kaneholani and Kenny (Kana Kaohi) Meatoga, in-laws Wayne and Rita DeSilva, brother-in-law Travis (Lisa) DeSilva, and grandchildren Cijay, Cyris, Christyn and Chloey Baltazar.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, March 9, at Anahola Beach Park, with visitation at 10 a.m. and services to follow.
