Gordon Buddy Hanalei Kuia

Gordon Buddy Hanalei Kuia, 66, passed away on October 22, 2014 at Queens Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1948 on Lanai and raised in Lahaina. He graduated with Honors from Lahaina Luna in 1966. After graduation he joined the army and served in Vietnam until 1970. He worked for the County of Maui roads division until 1986. Graduated with a Business Degree from West Oahu College. He then worked for McCabe, Hamilton & Renny and Matson as a Supervisor at Kahului Harbor for about 26 years.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Pukalani Baptist Church; 9:00 am Family visitation, 10:00 am Public visitation and 11:00 am Services. Private Family Burial service will be held at 9:00 am on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy of 42 years; daughter, Lehua (Chad) Gardanier; son, Daniel Kuia; grandchildren: Tyra-Lynn Kealani Kuia, Kiana Malie Kuia, Emelie Wailani Gardanier, Cody Kuia Gardanier, Dylan Nainoa Kuia and James Kahekili Gardanier; brothers, John and Larry Kuia; sisters, Gwenny (Bray) Kau-haapo, Latricia Ku’ulei (Alan) Camara and Gaylien (Tim) Luft; and many nieces and nephews.

He will be remembered for is generous heart, love for music, and love for his family and grandchildren.