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.
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.
Emma Selorio Monteclaro
Emma Selorio Monteclaro, 90, passed away on Feb. 16, 2019, in Koloa.
Born on Aug. 15, 1928, in the Philippines, she was a kindergarten teacher and nanny.
She was preceded in death by husband Manuel Monteclaro, daughter Benita Balinon De Leon, sister Deborah Soloman and brother Rogelio Selorio.
She is survived by son Emman Monteclaro of the Philippines, daughters Elma Pace of North Carolina, Nuelma (John) Rull of Kalaheo, Regina Balinon De Leon of the Philippines, brothers Gideon Selorio of the Philippines and Joel Selorio of the Philippines, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private celebration of life was held.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
