Dave Kalani Fafiti, Beloved Partner and Organ Donor, Passes Away After Medical Complications in San Jose, CA
Dave Kalani Fafiti passed away on March 29, 2026, following a series of severe medical complications that began earlier in the month in San Jose, California.
Dave had been living with ongoing health challenges, including asthma, a brain injury, and high blood pressure, while facing housing instability for several months.
On March 19, Dave suffered a stroke and seizure in a shelter room, which led to cardiac arrest.
Despite immediate efforts to revive him, including CPR performed by a loved one, Dave never regained consciousness and was later declared brain dead.
In a final act of generosity, Dave became an organ donor, offering hope and life to others even in passing.
Hospital staff honored this selfless decision with a moving tribute as Dave was taken for donation procedures, accompanied by music reflecting his Hawaiian roots.
Loved ones remember Dave as a devoted partner, a resilient individual, and someone who showed compassion despite life’s hardships.
One message shared online read, “He was not invisible. He mattered,” reflecting the deep impact Dave had on those close to him.
Memorial service details are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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