Rita Lottie-Ann De Silva
Rita Lottie-Ann De Silva, 76, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Lihu‘e. She was born on Nov. 28, 1947, in Hawai‘i. She worked at the Garden Island Newspaper for 37 years.
She was preceded in death by parents Fred and Mary Kenison, sons Alan De Silva, Shannon De Silva, daughter-in-law Yukie-Lynn De Silva, grandson Keanu Saito, brother Derek “Tag” Kenison and nephew Damien Kenison.
She is survived by husband Wayne Gordon De Silva, sons Kevin (Julia), Travis (Lisa), grandchildren Moana (Chris) Baltazar, Gavin (Kacie) De Silva, Dustyn (Michaela) De Silva, Carlie (Paden) De Silva, Glen (Andrea) Gusman, Adam (Chazerae) Gusman, Gage (Braeshon) Gusman, Noah (Ne’keya) Gusman, Blaz (Annie) Gusman, Kyle Gusman, Haylie (Ikona) De Silva, great-grandchildren Cijay, Cyris, Christyn and Chloey Baltazar, Aria De Silva, brothers Damien (Glendora) Kenison of Kona, Fred (Chong) Kenison of O‘ahu, Glen Kenison of Hilo, nephews Wayne (Amy) Kenison, Derek (Carly Ann) Kenison, and Ikaika Kenison.
Rita passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her life of 58 years and her family by her side. Rita was an excellent writer and a lover of music. She enjoyed sharing her passion online with friends that she made around the world. She was loved not only by her family but by the community as well. She enjoyed spending her days surrounded by her family whom she loved so dearly. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews on the De Silva side and countless friends she has made over the years. She will be dearly missed.
Private service will be held at a later date.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Magdalena Guerrero Balbin
Magdalena Guerrero Balbin, 89, of Kapa‘a, passed away at home on June 21, 2024. She was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines on Nov. 2, 1934, and retired as a kitchen helper.
Preceded in death by her husband Venancio Balbin, parents Balbino and Theodora Guerrero, sons Juan Balbin, Juanito Balbin, Juancho Balbin and sister Monica Ramones.
She survived by her children Evelyn (Juan Jr.-dec.) Sales, Everlina (Willie) Manibog, Evangeline (Francisco) Perez, Samuel (Dina) Balbin, Estela (Reynaldo) Bagara, Estelita (William Galutera) Balbin, Estrella (John) Anderson, Maria Magdalena (Edward) Acob, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Victoria Guerrero Lovena, Crecensia Guerrero Malana, brother Jaime Guerrero, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A viewing will be held at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. Services and burial will take place in the Philippines.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Patrick Steven Laysa
Patrick Steven Laysa, “BeeGee”, of Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, passed away on May 24, 2024, on O‘ahu at the age of 73. He was born in the Territory of Hawai‘i on April 5, 1951. He was a retired mechanic contracted at PMRF.
He was preceded in death by parents Estanislao Laysa Sr., Hanako Kaneshiro Laysa, siblings Estanislao Laysa Jr., Kenneth Kaneshiro, Charolette Evertsen and Patsy Gapasen.
BeeGee is survived by his family of Kalaheo, wife Jayneen Vidinha Laysa, three daughters Jeslyn Laysa, Janessa (John) Lagazo, Jeryn Laysa, three grandchildren Kahuwai Laysa, Prestin Lagazo and Tamara Lagazo.
He is also survived by siblings Gary Laysa, Lincoln (Robyn-Gail) Laysa, Wally (Jodie) Laysa, Janet Nishimura, Lily (Norb) Walke, Davida (Lewis) Heeder, brother-in-law Burt (Kuulei) Vidinha, sisters-in-law Erla Akana, Myong Suk Kaneshiro, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the West Kaua‘i Enterprise Center located at 7694 Ulili Rd. Kekaha, HI 96752 (Kekaha Gardens/Hawaiian Homes). Visitation with services will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon. The family suggests casual attire.
Nu‘uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family.
