CAROLYN BLANCHE SILVA HOOPAI, of Waialua Oahu passed away on September 21, 2018 in Ewa at the age of 80. Born on September 30, 1937 in Waialua raised in Mokule'ia attended and graduated from Saint Michael School Waialua during her grammar school through intermediate. There after she went to Waialua High School and graduated the Class of 1955.
Carolyn loved being there for her children and being a part of their school affairs where she joined the PTA and later becoming the PTA president for Waialua Elementary School during the late 60s and 70s. Carolyn later worked for the newly built IGA Supermarket in Haleiwa Town as a cashier where she retired then worked at Waimea Falls park. Carolyn loved Hawaiian music where she enjoyed playing the Ukulele and dancing Hula.
She loved cooking and hosting many family gatherings along with her extended family. Mom will be missed by her spirit of a kind and caring person she was will live forever in our hearts.
Carolyn is survived by her children Cheryl (Randall) Hoopai, David (Brenda) Hoopai, Joseph (Laureen) Hoopai, Jr., Milton (Joslyn) Hoopai, Randall (Kehau) Hoopai, Carolyn (Steven) Murphy; brother Henry 'Heine' (Annie) Silva; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and keiki hanai
Visitation will be 9:00 am Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Mililani Memorial Park's Mauka Chapel followed by funeral service at 10:30 am.
Burial will be 1:00 pm Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery (45-349 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744)
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