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Frank William Gardanier Jr., 72

Frank William Gardanier, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully at his home on September 16, 2016, in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii.  Formerly of Albion, Michigan, Frank graduated from Albion High School in 1962.  He greatly enjoyed playing sports while in school.  He also worked at Fannings Chevrolet, Sportman Shop and Union Steel Products before heading to California to attend Taft College.  While in college, Frank met Shelley, the girl he would marry.  After marrying Shelley Kaho’ohanohano, the couple moved to Maui (Shelley’s home town) and Frank joined the National Guard.  Frank served in ...

Manuel Lopes III, 47

Manuel Lopes III, 47, of Kula, passed away on October 2, 2016 in Kula. He was born on July 28, 1969 in Santa Ana, California. Visitation will be held from 6 pm. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku, Mass will begin at 11 a.m., and cremation will follow. Family requests no flowers. Manuel was employed at Kula Lodge. He was a genuine people-person with an unforgettable personality. He was a loving father, son, brother, ...

Elsie Yoshiko Tamaki, 91

Elsie Yoshiko Tamaki, 91, of Kahului, passed away on September 14, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 23, 1925 in Waiehu, Maui. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. and service to begin at 11 a.m. Elsie retired from Takamiya Market. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert Hitoshi Tamaki. Elsie is survived by son, Wayne (Jayme) Tamaki; daughter, Gayle (David) Kama; grandson, Chayse Tamaki; brothers, Kenneth (Doris) Takamiya and James ...

Alexander Andaya Valdez, 62

Alexander Andaya Valdez, 62, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Valdez will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church on Saturday, October 15, 2016.  Visitation will begin at 10:00am, with Mass beginning at 11:00am.  Mr. Valdez will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Alexander was born on October 27, 1953 to Federico & Francisca Valdez in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Phils.  He was the 7th of 9 ...

Geraldine E. Yannell, 89

Geraldine Elizabeth Yannell, 89, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2016 at her home, under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Yannell will be held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Star of the Sea Catholic Church: 4470 Aliikoa St., Honolulu.  A visitation will be held at 10:00am with memorial mass to begin at 11:00am.  Mrs. Yannell will be laid to eternal rest with her late husband at the National Memorial of the Pacific (Punchbowl) at 1:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Geraldine was born on ...

June Maxine Canterbury, 92

June Maxine Canterbury, 92, passed away at home under Hospice Care. She was born on June 21, 1924 in Michigan. Memorial services to be held at the Maui Veteran Cemetery on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00am in the pavilion area. June was a housewife who raised 3 children. She volunteered at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan for 30years. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Ron) Smith; son Gregg (Cathy) Canterbury; son-in-law Jeff Collins; grandchildren Stacey Chaulker Smith, Jeff Canterbury, Tyler (Sylvia) Mason, Cassandra Smith and Brianna Smith. June was ...