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Frank Silva
Frank Silva, 97, of Kealakekua, died April 4, 2022 at his residence. Born Aprul 6, 1924, in Holualoa, he was a foreman for W.H. Greenwell Ranch, Ltd., and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. May 7 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau for a service. The family requests casual attire. An urn burial will be held at 10 a.m. May 9 at Kona Memorial Park.
He is survived by sons, Frank (Carmen) Silva of Kealakehe, Stephen (Berta) Duarte of Maui and Richard Tavares of Kailua-Kona; hanai daughter, Lokela Medeiros of Hilo; 22 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 38 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Kim Monke
Kim Borgwardt Monke, 66 of Kailua-Kona died March 19, 2022 in Kealakekua. Born on Aug. 12, 1955, in Ft. Lewis, Washington, she was a television journalist.
Private services will be held.
She is survived by spouse Joe Chitwood of Kailua-Kona; son Dylan (Brenna) Monke of Denver; daughter Celeste (Jay) Monke of Bellingham, Washington; brother Kurt (Elizabeth) Borgwardt of St. Louis, Missouri; and one grandchild.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.