It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce to friends and family that the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend has passed from this world. Diane Rachelle (Karjala) Cornwell took her final breath, surrounded by her husband Carl “Kalani” and children Carey and Kristi, on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the age of 74.
Diane was born September 23, 1947, in Santa Monica, California. She was the youngest child of Charles and Vivian Karjala and sister to Marlys and Dale. Diane loved plants and animals and had a renowned green thumb. She met and married the love of her life at 20 and they traveled the world together before having children. Diane was loved beyond measure and will live in our hearts forever. Her exuberance, humor, and love filled every room she entered. She will be missed dearly.
Diane was predeceased by her parents and older sister Marlys (Karjala) Lindenmuth. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Carl “Kalani”; children: Carey (Demetra) and Kristi (Bryan); grandchildren: Konstantin, Ariadne, Danae, Kalani, and Maya; brother, Dale (Suzie); as well as extended family and friends.
A celebration of life for Diane will be held Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Pacific View Mortuary, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona Del Mar, California 92625.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pacificviewcalifornia.com for the Cornwell family.
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