Dianna Howell Gomes' Obituary
Dianna Howell Gomes, 79, of Honolulu, passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1944, to the late Jack K. and Gloria S. L. Howell. After she graduated from Farrington High School in 1962. Dianna embarked on a path of personal and professional growth climaxing with the success of Hawaii Disneyland Grad Nite. She left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. In 1967, Dianna embarked on a beautiful journey of love and companionship, marrying John Arthur Gomes, Jr., the man who would become the love of her life. Dianna is survived by sons John Arthur Gomes III, David Howell (Estrella) Gomes, grandson Mason John Gomes, hanai daughter Rose Marie Sylva, hanai son Stephen Mendenhall, sisters Jacqueline H. (Francis) Oliveros, Mary H. Shimizu, and Christeen H. (Michael) Burnett. She is also preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Howell. She’s also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, and cousins. Dianna will always be thought of and missed. Mortuary Services were held at the Valley of the Temples Chapel on April 6, 2024. The interment followed. A celebration of life for John and Dianna was also held on the evening of April 6, 2024, pm at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Honolulu.
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