Ezekiel Baptista

ezekiel baptista

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

 

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  1. Prayers and love sent to you and your family may the lord wrap his arms around you during this time may he give you strength in days ahead …

  2. Thoughts and Prayers for strength and comfort that only God can give love and prayers from my family to yours

    • 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.

  3. Kristian, David, Julia, Danny and family,

    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

  4. 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

  5. We adored this precious little baby boy. He always put a smile on my face sharing sweets with me. He’ll always be remembered by us. We may never understand the why, but have the comfort of whose arms he’s in now. We love you all and are praying for you. May Gods arms wrap around you during this difficult time and give you the strength to continue on. Call if there is anything we can do or just need and ear or hug. Love you The Nance Family

  6. Prayers for you all!!! We are so sorry for your loss!!! May God wrap his loving arms around you all in this difficult time.

  7. 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

  8. We know Ezekiel is well and happy in the arms of Jesus and waiting for his family to join him. So thankful you will see him again. I know that does not fill your empty arms or stop you from missing him or heal your broken hearts. Praying God will give you the peace that passes all understanding and the grace and strength for each day ahead. Praying for y’all. 💔🙏🏻

  9. I am so very sorry for you each. I can only imagine your pain. I pray that God would give you comfort and strength. Lean on God to get you through.

  10. 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

  11. I am so sorry for your loss ! Prayers are with you , Kristin and your family , May God wrap his arms around you at this time !

  12. To the whole family

    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

  13. Prayers for you all! Praying God will give you peace, love and guidance during this very tough time! Love you all!

  14. Our Hearts go out to you all during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead. Much love you to you all!!!

    Dean, Meredith, Emma, Ella and Henry Brady

  15. This was so beautifully written. Our family’s hearts ache for you. We pray that god will give you comfort and peace during this time. We also pray for the sweet baby on the way and Kristen’s health during this time of sadness.

  16. To all the Family:
    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.

  17. Kristen, David and Family,

    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.

  18. Our Hearts go out to you all during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead.🙏🏻❤️

  19. Dear Baptista family,
    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

  20. Baptista Family

    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

  21. We’re so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for love, comfort, & peace for your family now & in the coming days 💙

  22. We are praying that God will comfort you and guide you through this difficult time. Your family and children are sincerely in our daily prayers. May God strengthen and restore your hearts in the days ahead. You are loved.

  23. 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❤️🙏🙏

    • We love you Baptista family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and the children during this difficult time. If there is anything we can help or just to talk we are here for you. Much love 💕

  24. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God’s unending peace and comfort be with each of you during this difficult time.

  25. My deepest sympathies and prayers now and in the upcoming days, weeks, months.You never get over the grief but you can get thru it with the help of our Lord and Savior.

  26. We continue to pray for the Lord’s peace and comfort for your family. We love you guys and know He has his loving arms wrapped around you all!

  27. May our prayers to God give you comfort. I will get to meet the beautiful little man one day. Such an adorable little boy. I am so very sorry. Do please remember so many people in your community care and have love for you all. May He wrap His loving arms around you all.

  28. The Crumps are thinking of your family and praying for you daily. Words fail us in the wake of a loss as great as yours, but it is a lesson from your lips to our son’s ears that comes to mind during this sad time. One day we saw a rainbow, and Lincoln, quietly and faithfully, referred to the rainbow as God’s promise, based upon a lesson from Kristin’s classroom. Your family’s faith is stronger than most. We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy, and we pray for peace and comfort for all.
    With Love,
    The Crumps (Matt, Brooke, Lincoln, and Hudson)

  29. Keeping you all in my prayers. May the love of The Lord bring you comfort. “And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10

  30. Oh cuz, we’re so incredibly sorry for your family’s loss. Praying that your family is comforted by God’s loving embrace.

  31. Kristin my heart aches for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love you. I pray for God to give you comfort.

  32. Our family is praying for your family. We are standing with you on the truth of God’s Word.
    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.”

  33. KB, David, Elijah, Evie, and Ezra–So very sorry for the loss of your precious Ezekiel. May precious memories and God’s comfort and strength surround you all during this most difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Danny and Julia–A special prayer for you in the loss of your precious grandson. I know you loved him with your whole being.

  34. Kristin, I am praying for you and your family. May God wrap his love around you and give you peace beyond all understanding.

  35. 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

  36. HELLO. MY NAME IS GARON. I AM PRESTON CARRILLO’S GRANDMA. WE ARE ALL SO SORRY. WE PRAY FOR YOU DAILY. MAY GOD KEEP YOU CLOSE TO HIM AT ALL TIMES.

  37. I cannot imagine what you are going through. May the God of peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus.

  38. Prayers for comfort and strength for the whole family. God cares for you. The LOVE within this family is so evident in the pictures. The big brothers and sister…you are so loving towards one another! A testimony of the love of the parents, and the love for God. God is with you; HE will never leave you. May HE sustain you as only HE can. 💙


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