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Joseph Francis McCann, 58

Joseph Francis McCann, age 58 of Maui, Hawaii passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2020. Joe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 26, 1961 and was the son of Shirley (Newton) Cutler. Joe lived a life of adventure and always had a smile on his face, no matter how difficult his situation was. He weathered the storms of life with a positive attitude and cared for his family greatly. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joseph McCann and his mother, Shirley Cutler. Joe is survived by his sister Serena Burton, her husband Scott, and Makena (niece) and Tanner (nephew), ...

John Schneider, 72

This obituary ran in The Maui News on Saturday, April 25, 2020 missing the survivors. He is survived by his wife Penny (Walker) and sister Nancy (Dusty) Tyler. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Frank James Beauchamp, 69

Frank James Beauchamp, 69, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on April 17, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1950, in Seattle, Washington. Private services will be held. Frank is survived by his wife, Lynn Beauchamp; son, Jonathan (Sarah) Beau-champ; siblings, Mark (Josepha) Beauchamp, and Gary (Maz) Beauchamp. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Beverly Margo Ku’ulei “Cookie” Cockett, 66 of Kahului, Maui passed away on April 13th, 2020 at home peacefully, after a prolonged battle against cancer. She was born February 26th, 1954 in Wailuku, Maui to Lawrence “Duna” and Helen Cockett. She is predeceased by her parents, Lawrence “Duna” and Helen Cockett and youngest brother, Major Cockett. She is survived by her hanai daughter Starrlynn “Lokelani” Manini, her only sister Jackie (Henry deceased) Sacapanio, brothers, Mackie, Pat (Dawn), Bryon (Linda) and Benjamin (Tami). She also leaves behind 2 hanai ...

David Gardner, 87

David Gardner, 87, of Lahaina passed peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, two days before his 88th birthday. He was born on April 8, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio as one of nine children. As a brilliant youth he found many ways to entertain himself and get into trouble. At 18 he set his sights on California’s stunning coastlines and never looked back. Innovative, driven and with an eye for architecture and finance, he inspired others everywhere he went. David graduated from Central Catholic High School, attended Kent State, and earned a B.S. from Arizona State. He ...

Patrick Murakami, 83

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Murakami, announce his passing on April 1, 2020. The family will be scheduling a celebration of life service for a later date. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Patrick was born on March 17, 1937 to Shigeru and Motoye Murakami in Wailuku and was born the youngest of 10 children. After graduating from Baldwin High School with the class of 1955, Patrick went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Washington State University. In 1960, he married his college sweetheart, and only ...