In Memory of

Ellen

Martin

Franco

Obituary for Ellen Martin Franco

Ellen Martin Franco, 97 from Makawao, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului.

She was a homemaker, who cooked and baked great meals, loved her plants and gardening, sewed and crocheted many items for her family and friends to enjoy.

She was predeceased by her husbands Harry Burns and Henry Franco, daughter Heidi Franco, brothers Manuel, Jacob and John Martin, and sisters Minnie Aheong, Lucy Ferreira, Rose Bumanglag, Julia Martin and Mary Tendo.

She is survived by her daughters, Melinda (Richard) Ishii, and Cindy (Palani) Ashdown, and grandsons Danny Ishii and Alexander Ashdown.

Thank you to Maui Health, Hale Makua and Maui Hospice for their wonderful and loving care of our mom.

Service will be held at St. Joseph Church in Makawao on November 2, 2022, family viewing will start at 8:30am, public viewing at 9:00am, mass starts at 9:30am. Burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery at 11am.

Arrangements made by Norman’s Mortuary.