This site is dedicated to the memory of Kawika Mendiola Smith.
Kawika Thomas Mendiola Smith was born in Hilo, Hawaii on March 26, 1990. He is dearly loved and missed by his friends and family. He will always be rememebred as a wonderful brother, uncle, and friend. We love you Veeki!
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Thoughts
I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.
Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland
Thank you for setting up this memorial to Kawika Mendiola Smith.
We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.
19th April 2012
Candles
Can’t believe it’s been 15 years. I still miss you everyday. Love you little bro.
Lit by Luana on 17th September 2023
You are forever missed and forever loved my little brother.
Lit by Luana on 17th September 2020
I will always remember Kawika with his brilliant smile, so happy to be riding the waves at Pohoiki. His happiness lit up the bay.
Lit by Karma on 24th September 2012