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.
Kimo Palama
Kimo Palama of Kalaheo died on Feb. 15, 2019, at Straub Medical Center on Oahu at the age of 54.
Born on July 11, 1964 in Waimea, he was a machine operator for Goodfellow Brothers Inc. He was preceded in death by parents Tommy and Patsy Palama, brother Kaleo Palama and sister Tanya Palama.
He is survived by son Koa Palama, daughters Keani (Kyle DeLima) Palama and Reign (Laule‘a Smythe) Palama, brothers Lance Palama, Kawila (Desiree) Palama and Keola (Megan) Palama, sister Tara Palama, nephews Kui (Shanelle) Palama, Landon Palama, Keanu (Trisha) Palama, Kaweo Palama and Hekili Palama, nieces Kulia Palama, Lacey Palama and Kahawaila‘i Palama, grand-nephews Lawakua Palama, Keale Palama and Haku Palama, grand-nieces Anuhea Palama, Aleigha Palama and Lanela Palama, and numerous cousins, aunties and uncles, horses and dogs.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday, March 9, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, with visitation at 8:30 a.m. and Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m., with a celebration of life to follow at Hanapepe soccer field. The family suggests cowboy attire.
Karen Elizabeth Seaton
Jan. 21, 1967 -
Jan. 22, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Elizabeth Seaton on Jan. 22, 2019. Karen passed peacefully in her sleep while enjoying what she loved, traveling, exploring and writing another chapter to her extensive book of life. She was born in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada, raised in sunset country in Pickle Lake, where she called northern Ontario home for many years, returning often to visit family and friends.
With a spirit for adventure, she took to the skies to become a helicopter pilot by attending Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario. Upon completion she made the decision to change gears and set her sights upon a new challenge that would develop into a prosperous and fulfilling career. She attended Confederation College where she obtained her registered nursing diploma, which provided a springboard that she would use to travel the world. She nursed in Hawaii, calling Kekaha home for almost 17 years.
When further adventure called she boarded the tall ship HMS Tucker Thompson and sailed from Hawaii to the Tonga islands, New Zealand and Australia. Combining her desire for adventure and her passion for nursing, Karen later boarded the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Majesty of the Seas, where she worked her way across the Pacific, Atlantic and Caribbean shores, making many new friends along the way. Her stories of the sea, of wildlife, sailing dolphins and majestic coral reefs will forever be etched upon our souls. With a desire to blaze a unique trail in life, she would later pull up stakes in Hawaii to cast her gaze upon a distant land where her adventures and pursuit of travel’s romance took her to live in Fiji, where she built her new home.
She was an aspiring writer, human-rights advocate, lover of animals, was spiritually charged, and a wide-eyed explorer with a lust for the uniqueness of life. We lived vicariously through her stories and at times couldn’t believe we knew someone with so much zest, fight and enthusiasm for life.
She is survived by mother Phyllis, sister Carol, brothers David (Sheila Gray) and Andrew (Nina Merritt), and nephew Chase. Together again with Craig (brother), George (father), Johnny (fur baby) and Antonio DiGiancinto (brother-in-law), the good Lord has called another angel home.
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.
