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Personal note from Celebration of Life - Live Streamed 10/26

Hello loved ones of Joel. We will be live streaming Joel’s Celebration of Life this Sunday 10/26 from 2:30 to 4pm. You can access the stream on the Save Our Wild Salmon Youtube page and click on the 'Live' tab. Here is the direct link too: https://www.youtube.com/watch….

So, you can view live or later.

Hugs to you all.

Updates

Update from March 22, 2026

Seattle Fishermen's Memorial will be honoring Joel Kawahara (and others) and adding his name to the wall on May 3, 2026, at 2 pm at Fishermen's Terminal. Folks are welcome to attend. No need to RSVP as there will be plenty of seating. Please note the event will be outdoors. Much love! -Kellie

Update from Oct. 24, 2025

Hello loved ones of Joel. We will be live streaming Joel’s Celebration of Life this Sunday 10/26 from 2:30 to 4pm. You can access the stream on the Save Our Wild Salmon Youtube page and click on the 'Live' tab. Here is the direct link too: https://www.youtube.com/watch….

So, you can view live or later.

Hugs to you all.

Update from Sept. 6, 2025

Hello all, we are working on sending out the invitation/RSVP for the October 26th memorial in Quilcene, WA.

If you would like to be included on the invite list please send your email address to Heidi at eisenhour@olympus.net as soon as you receive this so we ensure you get the invitation.

Please also feel free to include in your message other email addresses for folks who should be invited. We will not be sending out physical invitations, so only your email address is necessary.

Please call or text Heather at 360-670-7250 if email is not accessible for you but you would like to attend. Also, we are discussing assembling a travel fund for those who would like to attend but may be financially unable to do so. Please reach out if you need assistance or accommodations.

-Heather

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This website is in honor of Joel Kawahara of Quilcene, WA. Feel free to share photos, memories or stories of Joel here. We are working on sending out the invitation/RSVP for the October 26th memorial in Quilcene, WA. If you would like to be included on the invite list please send your email address to Heidi at eisenhour@olympus.net as soon as you receive this so we ensure you get the invitation. Please also feel free to include in your message other email addresses for folks who should be invited. We will not be sending out physical invitations, so only your email address is necessary. Please call or text Heather at 360-670-7250 if email is not accessible for you but you would like to attend. Also, we are discussing assembling a travel fund for those who would like to attend but may be financially unable to do so. Please reach out if you need assistance or accommodations. A smaller Seattle reception will be held on October 4th for those who can't make it to Quilcene on October 26th. Contact Erica, theriegelfamily@gmail.com or Lindsay, lindsay.kanetomi@gmail.com for more information.

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What were Joel's favorite foods?
Oysters!
Oysters!
Oysters!
What were Joel's favorite games to play?
Cribbage, but Heather and Kellie regularly whooped his ass 😜
Cribbage, but Heather and Kellie regularly whooped his ass 😜
Cribbage, but Heather and Kellie regularly whooped his ass 😜
What causes did Joel care about most?
All things related to salmon
All things related to salmon
All things related to salmon
What were Joel's favorite movies?
Tampopo
Tampopo
Tampopo

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Born

April 27th, 1955
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Passed away

August 8th, 2025
North Pacific Ocean

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Cause of death

Accident

Method of disposition

Cremation

Kosec Funeral Home & Crematory
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