Ezekiel Kazhe

On June 19, 2020, this world was blessed with our sweet angel baby, Ezekiel Josiah Kazhe (Zekey). Although we prayed hard and wanted him to stay here on Earth with us, our Heavenly Father called him home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, while he was surrounded by his family.

Ezekiel is survived by his loving and devoted parents, Thomas and Carli Kazhe, his sister Lynea and his brother Malaki; his grandparents, Mary Jo and Pat Ventura; Geraleen and Jose Moreno; Chuck and Trisha Brill; Gene and Millie Kazhe; his great grandparents, Alfred LaPaz; Chuck and Myra Brill; his uncle Chance Brill (Jaynare Garcia), cousins Addison, Rowan and Kase; his uncle and Nino, Troy Kazhe (Chelsea Woodul), cousins Alessandra and Arthur; his uncle Chris Kazhe (Morgan Kazhe), cousins Mason, Nehemiah, and Celtany; his uncle, Wesley Kazhe, cousins Aiden, Myles, Zachariah, Latorian, and Wesley (Baby Wes); his uncle Hansen Kazhe; his aunt, Crislynn Misquez (Harris Desiderio Jr.) and cousins Lainey and Emily; his uncle Dominic Moreno; and his Nina, Brianna Ventura, uncle Brit Ventura (Galo Garcia); aunt Tahrice Moreno; aunt Annika Fischer (Michael Fischer); aunt Mariah Ventura and cousin Evigrayce; Aunt Shaye Lee (Cody Lee) and cousins Jay, Maddie, and Zion.

Ezekiel is welcomed in Heaven by his great-great-great grandmother, Leeta Blazer; great-great-great grandpa Arthur D. Blazer; great grandparents Leo LaPaz Sr and Vivian LaPaz. his great-grandmother, Beverly LaPaz; his cousin Joe Angel Kazhe; his cousin Cole Casares; his great uncle, Stan Lorrance; his great grandparents; John and Louise Segotta; and his great uncle, Andy Segotta.

Anyone who knew Zekey, or knew his story, knew that he was here to fulfill God's plan. In his short four years of life, Zekey taught us the meaning of true love, resilience and perseverance, and endless hope. Every obstacle Zekey met, gave his parents the strong faith in God that carried them through the many obstacles he faced. Zekey was a fighter and without even knowing it, he was also a natural born leader. He led his family, and all who knew him, through a journey that no one could have ever imagined. At just four years old, he taught us so much about life: the ups and downs, the good times and the bad times and all the unforgettable moments. He taught us how to take one day at a time and not rush our time here on Earth. Zekey taught us to enjoy the little things and to stop and cherish all the moments we have with our loved ones. The small moments and the big ones, too. Sweet Zekey was always the light in the room and his light will forever shine. God's plan didn't end when Zekey was called home and neither does his story. Through the people who knew him, his story will continue to grow, and he will continue to fulfill God's plan of bringing awareness of Dystonia, to those he left behind. We will miss you Zekey, but we know that one day, we will see your beautiful smile again.