David Saichi Higashi

David Saichi Higashi, 94, passed away on September 2, 2023 in Lihue, Kauai. He was born on Kauai, HI on March 11, 1929 and was a Heavy-Equipment Mechanic Supervisor at the Lihue Plantation. He served as a Private in the US Army and was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal and WWII Victory Medal.

He was preceded in death by parents, Sakichi & Kiku (Morita) Higashi; son, Andy Jiro Higashi; siblings, Masayuki Higashi, Harry Higashi, York “Yukio” Higashi, Edith Higashi, and Peggy Yaka.

David is survived by his son, Glyn (Wanda) Higashi; daughter, Tina Therese Higashi; brother, Richard “Kenji” (Mona “Misa”) Higashi: grandchildren, Cherish Christine (Jeff) Mexia, Dustin Lee (Angela) Higashi, Javin Higashi, David Anthony Minoru Rapozo, Faith-Charle`e Kasumi Rapozo, Kurt Andrew Saichi Rapozo, ‘Resa Rae Mikomi Rapozo; Great-Grandchildren, Javlynn-Lee Mexia, Valoree Mexia, Sterling Mexia, Jubilee Mexia, Damien Makaio-Higashi, Leia Makaio-Higashi, Kai David Higashi, Laura Delphine Higashi, Kaylani Kauai Rapozo, Jahliah Lehua Theresa Rapozo, Jairus Anthony Minoru Rapozo, Kharmah Alaka`i “GG” Leger, Chasie-Lei Emiko Rapozo and Easton Palata Saichi Rapozo and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Church. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM with services to follow at 10:00 AM.

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