Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert Clark in Honolulu

A Life Defined by Hands-On Craft and Family

Robert Clark, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, has passed away. Born on April 19, 1950, in the Territory of Hawaii, Honolulu, Clark grew up to be a man who found purpose in the tangible—whether he was mending nets for a day on the water or maintaining the family homes that served as the backdrop for his life. His journey began as the son of the late Edgar P. Clark Sr. and Florence K. Kauanui.

For those who knew him, Robert was defined by his hands. He was a 1969 graduate of Farrington High School, a period that set the stage for a lifetime of skilled labor. He didn’t just participate in his hobbies; he taught them. Whether it was the intricate work of sewing nets, the technical patience required for hand throw nets, lay nets, and crab nets, or the mechanical demands of fixing cars, Robert’s life showed the value of traditional craft. He fixed cars and sewn nets up until he was diagnosed with cancer, and he would fix and upkeep multiple family homes and loved gardening.

The Legacy of a Dedicated Provider

The impact of his life is perhaps best measured by the family he leaves behind. He is survived by his Heavenly son, Reginald, and his three daughters, Janell, Jeaneen, and Jaddine. His reach extended through 14 grandchildren—including the Heavenly granddaughter Jhaylin—and 10 great-grandchildren, with the memory of his Heavenly great-grandson, Ali’i, also held close by the family. His devotion to his roots was evident in his consistent practice of visiting the graves of his parents, grandparents, and brothers, a ritual that anchored his personal history in the soil of the islands.

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A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary. For those who wish to reach out but cannot attend, the family can be reached at P.O. Box 970091, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797.

Honoring a Life in Transition

The transition from a life of active service to the stillness of memory is a process many families find difficult to manage. Resources on coping with grief, writing obituaries and eulogies, and estate settlement highlight the universal nature of this experience, offering guidance on everything from drafting a eulogy to the practical, often overwhelming, steps of estate settlement. These resources serve as a reminder that the act of mourning is rarely a solitary endeavor; it is a community-supported process of documentation and remembrance.

As families grapple with the complexities of obituaries and the delicate balance between public record and private grief, the story of Robert Clark highlights the quiet, essential work that sustains a community. He was a man who understood the value of a mended net and a well-tended home—the small, vital pieces of a life that, when added together, form the foundation of a family’s legacy. With the service approaching in December, the focus remains on the transition of that legacy to the next generation, leaving the family to bridge the gap between the life he built and the void his absence now creates.