Ezekiel Baptista

November 10, 2023 ~ January 30, 2025
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Ezekiel Daniel Makua Kaumana Baptista went to be with the Lord at just 14 months old, born November 10, 2023.
Ezekiel was all the love of his whole family in one little soul—an ever-cheerful baby, who brought great joy to his parents, Kristin and David, and to his siblings, Elijah, Evie, and Ezra. He leaves behind Great Grandma: Napu Kong of Hawaii, Grandparents: Danny & Julia Brown of Robbins, Ann Burnett of Pinehurst, Herschel & Cynthia Baptista of Hawaii, Uncle Aaron Brown of Robbins, Uncle Michael Jeffery of New Mexico, and Aunty Richlynn Kong of Hawaii. He was preceded in death by Grandmother: Cindy Smith.
Anchored by their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ as their Rock and Comforter, Kristin and David look to Him for grace, mercy, and strength in this time of profound grief. The Book of Ezekiel reminds us that God is faithful to restore what His people have lost (Ezekiel 37:12–14). We take comfort in knowing that baby Ezekiel is in heaven with the Lord today, and that he will be reunited with his family when the Lord takes them into glory.
Ezekiel’s Celebration of Life Service will be held at Robbins First Baptist Church on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends prior to the service, starting at 10:00 AM. There will be a time of fellowship following the service.
A private burial will conclude the Celebration.
Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com
Kennedy Funeral Home is serving the Baptista family
To the Baptista and Brown family – I am so very sorry for such a tragic loss. My prayers have been with you daily since I heard. May God wrap his loving arms around you and see you through this difficult time.
May God comfort you and wrap His loving arms around you all. Our family is praying for you and are so deeply sorry for your loss.
Love Phillip and Elizabeth Boles and family
Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Ezekiel. A sweet boy taken to soon but needed by God. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams
Kristen – this is Amber Hurley’s mom. My heart breaks for you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear about he loss of your son. This side of heaven we never understand. However one day you will be reunited with Ezekiel again. I pray peace and comfort for you and your family during this time. Sue Hurley
Baptista family and Danny and Julia Brown. So sorry about little Ezekiel. We have and will lift prayers for God to be the comfort you all need to get thru this time. May you all be comforted by knowing people care and love all of you. God loves and cares for his little children and we know he is in heaven and you will see him again. Our sympathy, prayers and love
Reid and Karen Comer Rich
I am so very sorry for your loss! May you all feel the love of God surrounding you and comforting during this difficult time! Love and prayers for you all!
Wendy Brady
Dean, Meredith, Emma, Ella and Henry Brady
I am so sorry to hear about this sweet baby. I know he is in the arms of Jesus and you will be reunited with him again someday even though it doesn’t stop the pain and grieving. I’m praying God will wrap His arms around you and give you peace and comfort that only He can.
Praying for you and the family during this difficult time. May God wrap his hands around you and give the strength that only he can.
I love you.
I have no words except prayers lifted before the Father. Thanking Him that he would choose this family for this trial because God allowed it , knowing confidently, that they would rest and depend on the Lord and that God will get all the glory from this whole tragedy. May God truly give you peace that will pass all your understanding. Will continually be praying for you as you work together as a family, showing the world that God is to be glorified.
Love,
Marcie Hussey Hunt
My heart is with you all during this unimaginable loss. I pray for peace and comfort today and the days to come. Baby Ezekiel is with our wonderful savior Jesus Christ. We may never understand on this side of heaven; but we don’t question God’s plan. Just know he will be waiting for each of you and it will be a beautiful celebration. Continued prayers and love
I am so incredibly sorry. Prayers for peace during this difficult time.
Kristin my heart breaks for you and David and all the family. There are no words from me that can make this any better, but there are God’s words that can bring peace and comfort. Praying for all of you❤️🙏🙏
With Love,
The Crumps (Matt, Brooke, Lincoln, and Hudson)
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Love & Sympathy—-
from our family to yours!
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Praying..
Kristin, I am praying for you and your family. May God wrap his love around you and give you peace beyond all understanding.
At times it’s hard to understand God’s plan, but we can always trust His Word. His Word assures us that Ezekiel is in Heaven enjoying the splendor of all that entails. Kristin and family, as believers God’s Word guarantees that you will see Ezekiel again! Our prayers are with you, and we sorrow with you as well. Love Y’all
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Benjume Family