Patricia Gardner, 59, of Pahoa, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at home. She was born in Massachusetts. 1st celebration of life will be held in Honolulu on Sunday July 26, 2015 at the Kahaluu United Methodist Church services start at 2:00 pm. 2nd celebration of life will be held on Sunday August 2nd at the Puula United Church of Christ in Nanawale, services start at 4:00 pm. She is survived by her spouse Ward Gardner of Pahoa; son Nick (Grace) Gardner of Pahoa; daughter Jennifer (Hugo) Martinez of Pahoa; brothers Charlie (Ellen) Peters of Virginia, William Baker of Massachusetts, Holbrook Baker of Connecticut, Nick (Clare) Baker of Virginia, John (Jean) Peters of South Carolina; sister Barbara (David) Westfall) Peters of North Carolina; Sisters in law Susan Baker of Maine, Pamela Peters of Virginia; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary- Hilo.