Francis "Coach" Ati Silva

Coach is survived by his wife, Maria Helsham-Silva; his children, Angela (Ike), Andrew (Kehau), Aaron & Abraham (Chelsea); his Hanai children, Aniceto Helsham, Dylan (Sauula) Helsham & Dezha (Desmond) Helsham; his grandchildren, Isaac, Genesis, Ayden, Amate, Ajaylah, Adoniya, Isabella, Atenai, Elisi, Matai, Qmalu, Steph, LeBron & Koamalu; and his siblings, Reuben (Robyn), Tau (Noel), Suzanne (Deceased), David (deceased) (Lily), Jerry (Naomi), Maggie (Mosula), Andy, Pesi (Nyree), Joseph (Tina), Sammy (Deceased), Tino Moe, Peter Helsham, Paul “Wally” Helsham, William Stowers, Matthew Utu, Bradley “Beef” Padilla, David “Kawika” Hallums, Sofia (Chance) and Easter.

Coach was born in Fugalei Apia, Western Samoa on October 17, 1959 to Manuel and Sofia Silva. He moved to Honolulu, Hawai’i in 1969, and married his sweetheart, Maria, on October 15, 1984. On August 31, August 8, August 9 and June 8 he welcomed his four children who were the beats of his heart.

Coach was a God fearing, devoted and faithful servant of the Lord who dedicated his time serving in the ministries of Central Samoan Assembly of God. He was a driver for Oahu Transit Services — The HandiVan. He enjoyed worshiping on his guitar, working out, coaching, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, feeding the homeless and speaking words of love and wisdom to everyone he crossed paths with. He was a true vessel of the Lord who exemplified Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” He is deeply missed by his family, friends and every heart he’s touched.

A Celebration of his life is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on August 7 at Hawaiian Memorial in Kaneohe. (45-425 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744)