Diane Black, 70, of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on December 2, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii to Timothy and Coletta Tagudin. She was their second of eight children. As a child the family relocated to Fairfield, CA where she later attended and graduated from Armijo High School. Upon graduating Diane enrolled in Solano Community College then returned to her Hawaii roots when she decided to transfer to the University of Hawaii where she studied to become a teacher.
Diane was a teacher for over 30 years with most of her career spent as a P.E. teacher at Ma’ili Elementary School where she made many friends and impacted many young lives. As a teacher she cared deeply for her students . She spent years under the hot sun teaching students the importance of activity and skills. Many of her students confidence bolstered under her watchful eye. Furthermore, she went beyond the call of her responsibilities, coaching many of the sports teams and organizing the annual track meet for neighboring schools to participate in.
While in college Diane met her future husband, Robert “Bobby” Black. The two hit it off. Bobby’s outgoing personality and Diane’s independence drew them together to create a wonderful life. Their love for one another was unyielding and on July 3, 1976 the two were married on a rainy day in Wahiawa. Two years later they started a family; Adam, Bryan, and Christina. The family settled in Waianae and later moved to Mililani where all three children attended and graduated from Mililani High School. Upon graduating all three children moved to the mainland for college where Diane and Bobby loved visiting them often. In 2002, Diane’s oldest, Adam, met Crystal Contreras and the two were married in 2006. Shortly thereafter, Diane become a Lola with the birth of her first grandson Jacob Black in 2012 later followed by Caleb Black in 2015. Diane was elated to be a Lola and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, frequently traveling to California to be with them.
Known for her smile, independence, love, wise counsel and faith Diane impacted all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Diane’s faith was the foundation for who she was and the love that she shared with all and although she has transitioned from this world to the heavenly realm her legacy lives on as she is survived by her family: husband Robert “Bobby” Black, her children Adam, Crystal, Bryan, and Christina Black, and her grandchildren Jacob and Caleb Black; her siblings Susan (Dan) Root, Edward (Vickie) Tagudin, Jenny (Michael) Bender, Sandy (Pete) Anderson and several nieces and nephews.
Diane is preceded in death by her father, Timothy Tagudin Sr., her mother Coletta Tagudin, and her brothers, Timothy Tagudin Jr. and Robert Tagudin.
If you wish to celebrate the life of Diane please contact the family for service details.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the Black family.
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