James Kauahi Werner

"A Hui Hou Kākou"

James “Kimo” Kauahi Werner Sr., age 78 of Salt Lake City, Utah took his leap to the other side of the veil for his eternal peace and rest on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii and while residing in the states of Nevada and Utah, Kimo was into the gaming and hospitality industry. He was an independent soul living life as he saw fit and on his own terms. He loved the ocean and eating his fish and poi. He was loyal to his loved ones and as family we enjoyed our many family gatherings, vacations and time spent with him. He loved gardening, fishing, and long drives on the road. He loved the Casinos and Gambling was a Vocation he turned into his Vacation.

He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, and friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Awaiting his return to the god who gave him life, was his loving wife of 58 years, Sweet Leilani Andrea Werner.

Also greeting him on the other side of the veil were his loving parents: Mary Halaki Werner and James Kauahi along with his brothers Calvin Nunu Werner (Barbara), Barney Kauahi Werner and sister Ewalani Jamary Werner Combs (David).

Kimo is survived by his daughters: Andrea “Honey Babes” Brack (Michael), Precious Scalf (Uriah) and Adria “Tunnie” Werner. Sons: Leslie “Ipo” Werner, Jesse Kauahi Werner (Sharko), and James “Fato” Werner Jr. (Jill) and Hanai Keiki: Aliiyah Leilani Werner. Kimo is also survived by Sisters: Laurinda Leiaulani Cano, Leonae Keala Rodrigues (Gary Sr.) and Brothers: Charles P. Mahuka Jr. (LeeAnn) and John Ahlo and Cousin: Thurston Keali’iokealoha Werner (Elizabeth).

Grandchildren: Desiree Werner-Rivera, Le’chelle “Tita” Taylor (Allen), Jimmy “Ipo” Werner, Moloka’i Werner.

Grace Horswill (Jameson), Michael “Tubby G” Brack jr., Emma Elaine Naihe (Ihe), Jhamez “Handsome” Brack, and

Jhulz “Pretty Babe” Brack. Primrose “Shyla” Werner-Scalf and Luxor Scalf. Jesse, Sharnelle, Maui and Jessica Werner, Madison Werner, Sammy “Kalei” Werner. James “Kauahi” Werner III, Federick “Kekoa” Werner, Jesse and James Werner, Jacob, and Jason Werner. Andrea “Boom Boom” Werner.

Great Grandchildren: Aliiyah, Amiiyah, Ashtyn (Turtle), Ayden Werner. Ha’aheo, He’enalu, Hi’ilani and Ho’onanea Taylor. Eleanor and Charlotte Horswill. Madisyn and Michael “Kawai” Brack III. Elias’ “Bubba” Naihe. Sariah Scalf. Jaycee and Jaycetyn Werner. Kayden and Karson Werner. Noah Werner. Kayden and Catalina Werner.

In loving memory and honor of our father James “Kimo” Kauahi Werner, a Private and Sacred gathering for his immediate family will be held at his residence on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Relatives and Friends are invited to call or text

1-808-763-7413 or 1-801-708-9098 to extend your condolences.