John Mau

JOHN "JOHNNY" W. K. MAU Johnny earned his wings on April 17, 2007 after battling ALS for 2 1Ú2 years. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Bernice Mau, daughter Tanya Mau Halsall, son Jason Mau, stepdaughters Whitney and Lindsey Wong, and brothers Raymond Mau, Jimmy Mau, and Gary Mau. Born on May 23, 1947 in Honolulu, he spent his life as an outstanding citizen in our community. His kind, humble ways set an example to be followed. He graduated from Kaimuki High School in 1965 and the University of Hawaii in 1969 where he excelled as an athlete in basketball, volleyball and track. Most of his 32 years of government service was spent with the city's Department of Parks and Recreation, where he retired in 2004 as the Manager of McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Park. He was respected and praised for his fairness and unselfishness in working with the public. He also served as the President of the Mau Club of Hawaii from 1994 to 2005. In 2005, the Muscular Dystrophy Association honored him with the Courage Award. Johnny will be missed by all whose life he has touched. He was an all-around athlete, civil servant, and a wonderful husband, father, and step-father. He was truly an honorable and courageous man. A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007 AT NU'UANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY. VISITATION 2:30 TO 4:00 P.M.; SERVICES 4:00 P.M.; LU'AU AT 5:00 P.M. IN LIEU OF MONETARY GIFTS, THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO "MDA HAWAII" IN HONOR OF JOHN W. K. MAU; CASUAL ATTIRE.