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.
Christian Sahagun Labrador
Christian Sahagun Labrador, 89, of Lihue, passed away on Feb. 22, 2019, at Wilcox Medical Center. He was born in Kilauea on Jan. 4, 1930, and retired from McBryde Sugar Company.
He was preceded in death by parents Ciriaco and Teresa Sahagun Labrador, daughter Imelda Aguda, sisters Fabiana Guerrero, Carmen Vicente, Leandra Bartolome and Ines Lazaro, and brother Phillip Labrador.
He is survived by wife Luz Labrador, sons Jason (Jenna Vegas) Labrador and Roy (Sharnette) Labrador, daughters Jusiefine (Jaime) Alvarado, Joanne (Christopher) Hardesty and Jerrelyn (Gerald Silva) Labrador, sister Cenona Acob, brother Jose Labrador, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 9, at Immaculate Conception Church, with viewing from 9 a.m. and services celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Hope Grace Kumie Simao
Hope Grace Kumie Simao, 10, of Kalaheo, passed away at her home in Kalaheo on Feb. 22, 2019.
She was born on March 17, 2008, in Punahou, Oahu.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Manuel (Kumie) Simao, Mary Duque, Thomas Tokioka and Gilbert (Dorothy) Barretto.
She is survived by father Jonathan Barretto, mother Darrellyne (Jason Keahi) Caldeira Jr., brothers Micah Barretto of Kapaa and Noah Simao of Kalaheo, sister Jordan Simao of Kalaheo, grandparents Darrel (Diana) Simao, Donna (John) Takiguchi and Patrick (Jenniffer) Barretto, great-grandparent Grace Tokioka, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 13, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. The family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sue Ann Conant Littlejohn
Sue Ann Conant Littlejohn, 91, of Volcano, passed away on Feb. 5, 2019, at home.
Born in Hanalei on Oct. 23, 1927, she was a retired associate of the Hawaii Heart Association, and was involved in Alu Like programs in Pahoa, and the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by son Charles T. Littlejohn, daughters Mililani Bair and Lori Lei Wishon, six grandchildren, four hanai grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and one grand-nephew.
A celebration of life is Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at The Village Church Volcano Assembly of God, 19-4276 Wright Rd., Volcano, HI 96785.
Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo is assisting the family with arrangements.
