Benjamin ‘Ben’ Naka‘ahiki Jr.

Benjamin “Ben” Naka‘ahiki Jr. passed away at the age of 68 on May 21, 2025, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Born on March 8, 1957, in Waimea, Kauai, he was a treasured and talented musician and entertainer with Henry Taeza and his Polynesian group, as well as with Aunty Kapu Kinimaka and Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani.

He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Naka‘ahiki Sr., Esther Kaowiloa Naka‘ahiki, brothers Marvin Naka‘ahiki, Garrick Naka‘ahiki, sister Charlene Yamamoto, brothers-in-law Kevin Iwai and Dexter Yamamoto.

He is survived by his brothers Thomas (Alice) Baptista of Waimea, Brenn (Eileen) Naka‘ahiki of Kekaha, Joseph (Nani) Naka‘ahiki of Kekaha, and Clyson (Hokulea) Naka‘ahiki of Kekaha, sisters Benjinette Iwai

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