Ernest O. "Ernie" Sylva

Ernest O. "Ernie" Sylva, age 79, of Laurie, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Survivors include: his wife, Leona; son, Don Sylva and wife Wendi of Sunrise Beach; grandson, Dylan Sylva; brothers, Marion Sylva of Parker, Kan. and James Sylva of La Cygne, Kan.; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends observing social distancing guidelines from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kan. www.kidwellgarber.com