Luke's Story
Luke Gannon was born August 29th, 1993 at Queens Hospital on Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands, to Vince and Cricket Gannon. He grew up on the North Shore of Oahu in Sunset Beach with a brotherhood of friends and Ohana on the island.
Luke attended Sunset Beach Elementary and Kahuku Intermediate. His Dad was transferred to California when he was 12 and continued his schooling at Saddleback Valley Christian School in San Juan Capistrano, where he was residing at the time of his passing.
Luke was married to Briana in 2020 and was a very proud father of his beautiful five-year-old son Forrest, and bonus son Logan (who called him “Babe”).
Also, a Loving brother to Pat and Maile Gannon, and had a Special bond with his 97 years young Mopsey/Grandma/TuTu.
Luke was Blessed to have a Big Beautiful, Loving, Family (Ohana) on both sides.
Luke had many different jobs, but was most proud of working for TravisMathew. He was a hard worker and dependable employee.
He also Loved playing golf and fishing. Luke made friends wherever he went and was very sensitive and Loving, with a heart of gold.
Even through the struggles and difficult seasons he faced in life, Luke continued to show up with positivity and resilience, trusting God was present and working in his life. He Loved the Lord and was soon to be baptized by Pastor Jason at Coast Hills Church, whom he admired and respected, along with many of the wonderful men at Coast Hills. He will be missed by many, more than he realized.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
Aloha Oe A Hui Hou Luke.
Farewell to you until we meet again…
We invite friends and family to share a photo, memory, or story below so others can experience the moments that made Luke so special. Your memories help keep his spirit alive and allow us all to reflect on the joy he brought into our lives.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
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We all love Luke and his sweet disposition and sweet smile! ❤️
+I agree He was MADE to be a dad. (He was the best uncle to my kids. ) I’m so thankful… He got to experience the deep love that comes with being a parent. Thanks for being here for us, family. Love every single one of you… WITH ALL MY HEART 😭❤️
MAILE
He helped me open up again and made me feel safe enough to pour my emotions into him. He had a way of sensing when something was wrong, and he always wanted to show up and try to ease the pain.
Once Luke and I dove into our relationship, he gave his whole heart. I will never forget the moment I truly fell in love with him. We were sitting on my parents’ couch, talking about family, life, and dreams. The way he spoke about his family, about feeling like we had already begun building one of our own, and the love he had for Logan. It was like I could see straight into his soul as he spoke.
We were married in October of 2020. At first, we planned to go to the courthouse because it was during COVID, but we ended up being blessed with a beautiful backyard wedding in Indio, surrounded by immediate family and a few close friends, while the rest of our loved ones got to watch via zoom. By then, we were already six months pregnant, and in late February 2021 we welcomed our baby boy, Forrest, into the world. If you ask me, Forrest is the perfect mix of Luke and me, but he looks so much like his daddy, and I’m beyond grateful for that.
We shared so many wonderful adventures together: Big Bear, Disneyland, Julian, Palm Springs, desert trips, Lake Almanor, and even simple staycations camping in the backyard. Aside from Lake Almanor, where I felt Luke was most at ease and truly himself, some of our most cherished memories were at the beach. The beach was Luke’s “home,” and his joy was always easy to see in his smile there.
Life can be so cruel, and it feels like we all needed more time. In the midst of such a heavy loss, I find solace in knowing Luke is at peace with God and reunited with loved ones who went before him. We miss him dearly, but we carry him in our hearts, forever.
Luke was the most thoughtful, sensitive boy to have around our two daughters and you could see and feel his angelic soul back then. We will always love you Luke !
Celebration of Life
Hawaiian attire is encouraged.
Please join us as we gather to honor and remember the remarkable person he was. Your presence, stories, and shared memories mean so much as we come together to reflect on the joy, love, and lasting impact Luke had on so many lives.
In this time of remembrance, we hope to support one another, share in the memories that made him special, and pay tribute to a life that will always be deeply cherished.
On August 29th, 2026 (Luke’s Birthday), we will be having a Celebration of Life Paddle Out on the North Shore of Oahu for those who would like to join.
5 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
2:00pm
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