In Loving Memory of Our Angel Amie Yanuaria

Joey and Amie have been together for 16 years. They first met in the 6th grade and became best friends. They started dating in 2007, in 8th grade, and have began to create the life they both once dreamt. Amie was a 3rd grade teacher at Waimalu Elementary and has impacted many young students' lives. In 2021, they welcomed their precious daughter Mackenzie-Moon. In 2022, they bought their forever home to share the rest of their lives together. In 2024, after 16 years, Joey finally proposed on February 17th. March 4th, they welcomed their son Colton-Reef, the final piece to their dream life together. On Monday, March 11th, Amie celebrated her 30th birthday. Life was looking like the picture perfect dream they once dreamt of as little kids.

Wednesday, March 13th, shattered that dream in an instant. At 2:15am, Joey awoke to the cries of baby Colton. With Amie not in bed, Joey went looking for her and found her unresponsive in the bathroom. Amie was rushed to Pali Momi, then transferred to Queen's for emergency surgery as they found bleeding in her brain due to a ruptured artery. The staff did all they could to drain the enormous amount of blood that collected in her brain, however, after tests were completed, they broke the worst news anyone would want to hear. Amie had no brain activity. Everyone prayed and begged for a miracle, however, on March 14th at 3:31pm, Amie gained her wings.

Life now for Joey is not what once was. Now a single father of a 2 year old and a 2 week old baby, Joey needs to find a way to continue on this new journey he never once would wish on anyone else. Joey has lost his soulmate, his best friend, his soon-to-be wife, the mother of his children, and so much more. He never knew life without her and in an instant it was all taken from him.

This Gofundme has been created for Joey and his family to assist with the medical bills that will come, to lay his precious angel to rest, and to assist him financially as he picks up the pieces and slowly adjust to the challenges ahead. It's hard to set a number on the financial support that may be needed, but any contribution will be greatly appreciated.

We thank each and everyone of you for the texts, calls, thoughts and prayers.