Personal Message from Rebecca Nako’oka

It is with heavy heart, as well as celebration of life, that I announce the passing of my beautiful, beloved husband, Alika.

As I work my way through each day, going through photos, boxes, Alika’s social media pages, seeing everything that everyone has donated (including during COVID and the Fires) trying to figure out what needs my attention next, I see so many beautiful faces.

I see all of you who were close to him (to us), all of you who are, unfortunately, distant but still always so full of love!

I also see all of the faces of the folks just “passing through” that he touched with his truly amazing gift of love, music, and performing.

Everyone who would come ask if I was his wife and tell me what a beautiful voice he had, how great the music was, what an amazing gift he was blessed with and how stopping to sit and listen to him was such a joy and the highlight of their trip to Maui.

So, to all of you who are close, all of you who are “distant” and to all of you who are faces and names that I may never recall, I will ALWAYS remember each and every one of you for the impact you had on both of our lives and on our ‘Ohana!

To each and every single one of you, please take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and take care of those you may only briefly cross paths with.

They will remember, they will pass it on and it will have such a ripple-effect impact that you may never realize, but that is truly beautiful!

Blessings & Deep Mahalo to you all!

~ Rebecca Nako’oka

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Alika Nako’oka was s a singer, songwriter, and recording artist that had the incredible talent to play whatever kind of music you wanted to hear.

Maui born and raised, Alika came from a long tradition of popular Hawaiian entertainers such as his father, Alika Sr. and his uncles Jesse, and William “Smiley” Nako’oka.

The musical styling of Alika ranged from Hawaiian, Island-style, Soul, Pop, Rock, and R&B.

Alika specialized in live performances, weddings, birthdays, and special events on the island of Maui and around the world!

He had fully produced backup sound and didn’t require a lot of stage room.

Alika provided entertainment for live performances, weddings, birthdays, and special events like an intimate sunset cruise for a couple of love birds.

He even opened for Lady Gaga at a House concert in Del Mar (near San Diego).

He played weddings from Ko’olina, HI (on the island of Oahu) and also a huge wedding at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster MA.