Louis Kauahilani Medeiros (1944-2024)

Louis Kauahilani Medeiros, 80, of Ocala, Florida, died at home on January 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Louis, also known as Smokey, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 26, 1944 to Lena and George Medeiros. Smokey attended the Kamehameha School before studying at the University of Hawaii. From there he joined the Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. Once he completed his service, he went on to work for Eli Lilly and Company. He married Anna Marie on December 21, 1987.

Smokey was preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother, and is survived by his wife Anna Marie Medeiros, children Jason (Elizabeth), Mik, and Amy Medeiros, four grandchildren Juliana, Alyssa, Madeline, and Benjamin Medeiros, and his sister Juanita.

A military honor burial will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11am at Florida National Cemetery followed by a casual gathering at the Medeiros home in Ocala, Florida.