Blanche Ikuko Sawamura, 79, of Kaneohe, a retired Keolu Elementary School teacher, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Timothy M. and Clint T.; daughters Darlene K., Laura M. and Sherrie N.; brother James "Shadow" Yoshida; sisters Audrey U. Odachi, Miyeko Fujiki, Clara K. Kawasaki and Stella S. Yoshida; and a grandchild. Visitation: 4 p.m. Thursday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Services: 4:30 p.m.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased