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Georgeann Abrew, 73

Georgeann Abrew, 73, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away April 3, 2022, with family at her side, under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on February 17, 1949, in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service begins at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 2:00 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Georgeann was a retired Counselor at Aloha House. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Abrew; father of her children, Marcellaus Dudoit; her parents, Manuel & Agatha Gomes; brother, Don Gomes; and sister, ...

Walmer Mapuana “Mapu” Holokai, 83

Walmer Mapuana “Mapu” Holokai, 83, of Peahi, Maui passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in his residence at Hale Mahaolu Elua, Kahului under Hospice Maui care. Uncle Mapuana was honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard in 1969 as an SP5 HHC 1st Battalion 299th In-fantry. He worked many jobs throughout his life time and retired from the Maui Prince Hotel, Makena in 2001. He was an accomplished shoreline fisherman in his younger days who liked roaming the north shore coastline from Halehaku Bay to Kuau for his prized Ulua or Nenue catch. In his ...

Patrick R. Moniz, Jr., age 55

Patrick R. Moniz, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022 surrounded by his family at his side. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on September 26, 1966 to Patrick R. Moniz, Sr., (predeceased) and Evelyn P. Moniz. He had two siblings, Patricia (Charles) Wisdom of Missouri, Debora (Michael) Lee of Maui; one niece, Sherry Wisdom of Missouri, and his loving and loyal dog. He also had many aunts, uncles, cousins, andfriends that he loved. Lastly, he enjoyed cooking, fishing, and had a passion for cars. Funeral services will be held at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku on Friday May ...

Wayne K. Nunes, 67

Wayne Nunes 67, of Kahului, passed on April 17, 2022 under the care of Hospice Maui. Born July 7, 1954 on the island of Oahu. Retired as a supervisor from Ka Lima O Maui. He is survived by his loving wife Sheila Nunes, daughters Crystal & Wanette “Loke”, Hanai Daughters Johanna Shawburrows, and Cherlynn “Healani” Laa. Sisters Shirley (Frank) Sanchez, Deborah (Darryl) Young, and Brother Honeyboy Ellen) Leoiki. 5 grand daughters, 1 great granddaughter. He is Predeceased by his sister Henrietta Souza. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Maui Memorial Medical ...

Audrey M. Guerrero, 77

There was a couple of errors on the name and the Public Viewing time in the obituary that ran on Friday, April 22, 2022 in The Maui News. Audrey is survived by husband, Peter B. Guerrero, sons Roy and David, brother Bob and his wife Katy Martin, brother Milton and his wife Kim Martin, and nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at Christ The King Church. Friday, May 13, 2022. Public Viewing 9:30 am, Eulogy. 10:45 am, Mass 11:00 am. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

August Nohea Pacheco, 79

August Nohea Pacheco passed away on April 8, 2022. Born on September 21, 1942 in Wailuku, Maui, HI. He is survived by wife, Veronica Pacheco; children, Nadine (Kappy) Benanua, Randy (Luana) Pacheco; grandchildren, Darian Benanua, Harmony Pacheco, Daxx Benanua; brother, Anthony (Jay) Pacheco. Services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Valley of the Temples Mortuary.