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Frank Thomas Kalani Powell

1954 - 2015

Frank Thomas Kalani Powell obituary, 1954-2015, Durango, CO

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

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Frank Powell Obituary

Frank Thomas Kalani Powell of Ignacio passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, May 4th, 2015.

Frank was born June 20th, 1954 in Sunnyside, UT, to Frank Powell and Marjorie McKeague. He grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Waianae High School in 1972. Starting at an early age, Frank took interests in mechanics and racing. Frank was married to Brenda (Soares) on October 20, 1973 in Honolulu, HI. He, his wife and two children moved to Durango, Colorado, in 1980. Frank worked for Pat Murphy Motors, the City of Durango, and Tri-Star Construction for a short time before he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005.

Frank's passion was racing and wrenching on cars. Although, he focused on dirt-track racing, there were no auto sports he didn't attempt. He was a self-proclaimed "tinkerer" and machinist. There was no problem he couldn't fix. He took great pride in his close-knit family and friends, but most of all, his four grandchildren. Family was his true passion.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Brenda Powell, children: Dian (Aaron) Gallero, Frank (Lilley) Powell, Jr., grandchildren: Katelyn, Trevor, Matthew and Abbigayle, siblings: Elaine Nalani (George, Sr.) Nobriga, Bruce (Shirley) Powell, and Momilani Silva, nephew: George (Elana) Nobriga, Jr., in addition to six other nieces and nephews.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents and sister: Leilani Powell.

A private celebration of Frank's life will be held.

Published by The Durango Herald on May 5, 2015.
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Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ruth Olbert

May 14, 2015

Frank and Brenda, we treasure our memories of all the times we spent at the lake with you two. What fun we had! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger and Zorena

May 7, 2015

SENIOR, you will be missed. I am sad I did not get to see you before you passed. You were a true MAN and FRIEND. Your loss to us is sad and You are a blessing to Heaven. To the family, I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man. Miss you guys, Matt Taylor.

May 6, 2015

What a great man and a great family. Sorry for your loss. Knowing he is out of pain helps, but there will always be that hole in your heart. May the memories and love of God help you through. God Bless each of you. Hugs, Roger & Louetta Phelps

LOUETTA PHELPS

May 6, 2015

I worked with Frank at The City of Durango for a few years back in the 90's he was a good supervisor and a good mentor my prayers go out to his family he will be missed heaven is getting a top mechanic.

Joe Potter

May 6, 2015

We will miss you, may you rest in love Uncle Kalani... Keeping my thoughts and prayers with my family in Colorado.. Miss you all..

Chanda Sagucio

May 6, 2015

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