Donald "Boy" Gerard II

Donald “Boy” Gerard II peacefully passed away on August 18, 2022 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. At 53 years old, he was well-known and loved for his golden heart, hearty laugh and pure aloha.

Born on Oahu and raised on the Waianae Coast, he was 10 years old when he and the family moved to Maui. He worked for MW Services for almost 18 years, and on his spare time, he loved spending time with his loved ones. He was a lawai`a through-and-through and loved being in the sea; he was known for his skills in pole-fishing, spear fishing, throw net, diving and fishing.

Donald “Boy” is survived by his wife Grace of 26+ years; children Chelsey Leilani (Travis) Kahaleauki, Donielle (Kawika) Gerard-Ho, Donald (Linda) Gerard, Dason (Mikela) Gerard, Dalen (Saesha) Spencer, Israel(Ka’uiwai) Gerard and Angelina Gerard; 11 grandchildren; siblings Donald Gerard Jr., Arnold Gerard, Rona (Abe) Fernandez, Donna (Vera) Gerard, Derek (Tammy) Gerard, Diana (James) Elizares and Dayna (John) Gerard-Soliven; and countless family members and friends.

Public viewing will be 9:00 a.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary on Saturday, October 8. Service from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.