Teresita “Tessie” Llapitan Kouchi passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2020, at the age of 69.
She was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on Oct. 6, 1951. She was employed as a housekeeper supervisor at Poipu Kai. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and crafts like crocheting and sewing, and continued to enjoy those things her whole life.
She was preceded in death by parents Aniceto and Precila Llapitan.
She is survived by husband Edward K. Kouchi, brothers Leonardo (Leonora) Llapitan and Eduardo (Alma) Llapitan, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Services will be held at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. A private burial will be at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe at 1 p.m.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.