Kawena Naleieha, age 26

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Lost to gun violence on September 14, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Wena or NaNa
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  • Number of children:
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  • Personality:
    3 She was so bubbly and always made people feel welcome and accepted whatever the situation was.
    2 Such a love, beautiful, gentle, radiant, and full of life.
    2 Her infectious laugh will forever be imprinted in my memories and my heart.
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  • Occupation:
    3 Housekeeper
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  • Workplace:
    2 America's Best Value Inn
    2 Comfort Suites
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  • Schools attended:
    3 Rosevelt High School
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  • Comments:
    4 Ia misses you wena!! I love you rest easy best friend🥺
    3 Rest Easy Baby Girl! 🤍 I Love you Always and Forever
    4 Wena, your ABVI family will MISS you dearly..We will hold your memories in our hearts forever.
    4 Empty piece of my heart that only you can fill, aloha wau ia oe e ku'u haleokalani🫶
    1 I love you always and forever Kawena love always your Leilei🤞🏽🔐
    1 Rest Easy My Baby Girl 🤞🏽🔐💜
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