Email: Gtakakura@bfmmaui.com
Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com
Office Phone: 808-244-4065
Fax: 808-244-3072
Born and raised on Maui
Graduate of Maui High School
Graduate of MCC, Associates Degree
13 years in the funeral industry
Typically not seen during the funeral, the behind-the-scenes presence of support staff is nonetheless critical to the day-to-day operation of our facilities. Our support staff plays an important role in ensuring our high standard of service. We are proud of their dedication and commitment.
| Gwen Takakura, Location Manager/pre need counselor Email: Gtakakura@bfmmaui.com Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Fax: 808-244-3072 Born and raised on Maui Graduate of Maui High School Graduate of MCC, Associates Degree 13 years in the funeral industry |
 | Gregory Stephens, Funeral Arranger Email: gstephens@bfmmaui.com Website: www.Ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Fax: 808-244-3072 Having been graduated from the University of Hawaii with majors in Japanese and Religion, he had twenty years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation field before joining the Borthwick group in 1992. He enjoys his work "Working with people" and feeling that he made a difference in helping those at a pivotal time in their lives. |
 | Raquel Lara-Cruz, Administrative Assistant Email: rlara-cruz@bfmmaui.com Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Fax: 808-244-3072 Join the Ballard team in 2017 |
 | Mapu Kekahuna, Manager Imprint Production/Marketing/Advertising Email: Mkekahuna@bfmmaui.com Website: www.Ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-9212 Fax: 808-242-7909 Joined the Ballard Family Group in 2007 Born and raised here on Maui and is involved with many community organizations. |
 | Donnienne Kalehuawehe, Imprint Assistant Email: dkalehuawehe@bfmmaui.com Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-9212 ext. 237 Fax: 808-242-7909 Joined the Imprint Media Department in 2016 |
 | Matthew Hendricks, Chief Financial Officer-Human Resources Email: mhendricks@bfmmaui.com Office Phone: 808-244-0021 Fax: 808-242-5577 Born and raised in Ohio a Graduate of Bowling Green State University Bachelors degree in accounting, he moved to Maui after residing in Santa Cruz, Ca. for several years. Matthew handles accounting for all the mortuaries and cemetery, and handles the IT technology for the company. He enjoys hiking, camping, mountain bike riding, golf and relaxing while enjoying the beauty that Maui has to offer. |
 | Sean Layton, Accounting Assistant Email: slayton@bfmmaui.com Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Fax: 808-242-7909 Join the Ballard Family Mortuary in 2017 |
 | Craig Lippert, Courier/Removal Staff/Prep Assistant Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Fax: 808-244-3072 Grew up in the mojave desert in californina and Moved to maui in 2007. Has been in the funeral industry for 7 years and enjoys taking care of people in their time of need. Hobbies include flying & motorcycling |
 | Estrelita Leano, Housekeeper Website: www.Ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Born in St. Tomas Isabela, Philippines. Married with 2 children Graduate of Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Elijah Philippines. High School teacher for 23 years of Northern Isabela Academy, Philippines. Moved to Hawaii 2007 to work at Valley Isle Church of Christ, as been with Ballard's Family Mortuary since 2009 |
 | Ernesta Daoaten, Housekeeping Website: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com Office Phone: 808-244-4065 Fax: 808-2443072 Joined the Ballard Team in 2014. Enjoys cooking and spending time with family |