Carolyn Vivien Blankfield, 75, of Hilo died April 26 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Milwaukee, she was a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, taught at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, mentored new
Carolyn Vivien Blankfield, 75, of Hilo died April 26 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Milwaukee, she was a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, taught at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, mentored new social workers, received Social Work Director of the Year awards in Wisconsin and Virginia, was president of Hawaii Writers Association and member of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation and Board and American Association of University Women. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Wailoa State Park large pavilion. Refreshments will be served. No flowers; memorial donations to Hawaii Public Radio or the Palace Theater. Survived by son, Alexander (Kelly Ota) Hatzis of Oahu; brother, Allen (Christy Brooks) Silverstein of Milwaukee; one grandchild; a niece and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frank Gomes Jr., 81, of Kailua-Kona died May 30 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired automobile and diesel mechanic, owner of the former Kona Auto &Diesel Repair, rancher, fisherman and coffee farmer. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Kahaluu Beach Park pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Loretta Gomes of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Rosemarie (Cy) Yamamoto and Pamela (Kenneth) Yonemura of Kailua-Kona and Bernadine (Wendell) Fujino of Kealakekua; sons, Ronald Gomes and Jason Gomes of Kailua-Kona; hanai son, Jimmy Bousche of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Lillian Choy, Lorraine Loando, Cheryl (Carroll) Pickett and Phyllis (Tim) Shimatsu of Kailua-Kona, Agnes Tavares of Honolulu, Thelma Henriques of Waikoloa; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Blossom “Grandma B” Soon Kahawai, 89, of Hilo died June 22 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was a retired secretary for the former Naniloa Surf Hotel, secretary for former Mayor Shunichi Kimura, outside sales representative for Travel Professionals, lei maker and member of Aunty Sally’s Senior Citizens. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Thursday (July 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire. Survived by children, Alden Keala (Laurie Elizares) Kahawai, Edward (Robin Eising) Mahaulu, Gwen Kekua and Paula (Rodney) Isabel of Hilo, Lori (Bill) Trumbo of Kona and Lance (Monique) Kahawai of Arizona; brother, Philip (Adeline) Soon Jr. of Honolulu; sister, Goldie (Arlon) Tom of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Ethel Soon of Honolulu; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; an aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kathryn Christiana Pleasance, 69, of Kailua-Kona died June 27 at home. Born in Seattle, she was a retired publications manager, sheep farmer, member of the Kona Orchid Society and U.S. Army military translator and Vietnam War veteran. Private services. Survived by husband, Randall Pleasance of Couperville, Wash. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
