Karen Yadao Guillermo
Karen Yadao Guillermo, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and sister, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on March 22, 1946, in Lihu‘e, Hawai‘i, and most recently resided in Wailua Homesteads, Hawai‘i.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents Apolinario Yadao and Ambrocia Salmasan Yadao, as well as her sisters Aurora Yadao, Soledad Pasion, Elenora Basuel, Esmenia Barba, Paula Cadaoas, Felipa Manuel, Florentina Fedalizo, Gloria Acoba, brothers James Yadao and Cisario Yadao.
Karen leaves behind her loving sister Veronica Yadao (Robert) Cook of Wailua Homesteads, daughters Michelle (Tony) Rapozo of Kapa‘a, Renee (Randy) Spears of Wailua Homesteads, Julie (Mark) Washington of Wailua Homesteads, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Karen Yadao Guillermo will be deeply missed by all her loved ones, whose lives were touched by her kindness, love, and generosity. May she rest in eternal peace, forever cherished in their hearts.
Celebration of Life will be held at Kapa‘a Missionary Church on July 20, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., service to start at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow.
