Domingo Alisna Sr.

Domingo Alisna Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, Korean War veteran, sugar cane truck driver, and avid baseball and football fan, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 94.

Born on October 12, 1930, Domingo grew up on the beautiful island of Kauai, earning a reputation in high school as a pack of dynamite on the football field and an ace on the baseball field, eventually sharing his love for the game by becoming a coach. He was known as “Doming” and learned early on the value of hard work, faith, and family. After answering the call to serve his country in the Korean War, Domingo returned home to the island he loved. He put in decades behind the wheel as a sugar cane truck driver for Lihue Plantation, knowing every curve and pothole of Kauai’s roads like the back of his well-worn baseball glove. No load was ever too big, no truck too tough for Domingo.

A devoted Catholic, Domingo lived his faith with quiet strength, saying his rosary daily, attending Mass faithfully, and teaching his family the power of prayer, hard work, and patience.

At the heart of Domingo’s life was his family. He was the loving husband of Lourdes Maglinti Alisna, his sweetheart and partner through all of life’s innings. Together, they raised seven children, who adored their father’s humor & wisdom, and the way he loved unconditionally. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lourdes Maglinti and 3 sons, Wayne Alisna, Dominic (Margaret Nordemier) Alisna, Peter (Lorna Tatemichi) Alisna. He is survived by his daughter, Donna (Primo Ragsac Jr) Ragsac and sons; Perry (Katherine Coller) Alisna, Domingo “Anthony” Alisna Jr, James (Lianne Yadao) Alisna, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Domingo Alisna Sr. was a man of few words and many jokes, a hero on the road and on the field, and a pillar of strength to his family. Though he has now hung up his cap for the last time, his legacy lives on in every ballpark cheer, touchdown dance, family dinner prayer, and every truck that rumbles down the road.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Kapaa on December 28, 2024, visitation will begin at 9:00, eulogy at 10:00, mass at 10:30 with burial to follow at St. Catherine’s Kealia Cemetery. In true Domingo style, attendees are encouraged to wear his favorite colors red or white. After all, Domingo wouldn’t want you to dress up too fancy—he’d just remind you to “keep it simple, life’s a lot easier that way.”

You’ve rounded all the bases, and your home run is eternal. We love you, Dad

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