Louise Kandakai, age 80, passed away at her home in San Antonio, TX on May 5th, 2024.
She remained active up to the end, chugging along and ever cheerful.

Louise was a lifelong Episcopalian and recited daily prayers to the Saints. Her father, Rev. Dr. Christopher Kei Kandakai, was Liberia's longest serving Episcopal priest.  She joined St David's parish after getting a job transfer here 30 years ago.

In the 1960s, she graduated and received Medical Laboratory Technologist certification. She was a long-time member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.  Her most recent job was in the Microbiology section of a food and water testing lab at Fort Sam Houston. When non-routine problem incidents occurred she worked with the Chemistry specialist to detect and identify contamination, breakdown, microbial spoilage, and packaging defects in the food supply chain.  Before this she worked in a Maryland Reference Lab doing toxicology, chemistry, zoonotic disease (rabies) testing. She retired after 30+ years in the federal Civil Service. Louise was renowned for her performances at all the going away and retirement parties.

She had a 'mystical' side. It was apparent from an early age that she was clairvoyant at times and could not be suppressed or denied. Louise was well known throughout the region and was active in various spiritual based communities around the city.

In place of flowers, please donate to contribute to Louise's funeral services by calling 210-924-4137.

Parents
Rev. Dr. Christopher Kei Kandakai (Deceased)
Benetta Sede Coleman Kandakai (Deceased)

Children
Everest Thomas
Juanita Henderson

Siblings
Mrs. Victoria Zoe Kandakai Renner
Mrs. Cornelia Massa Kandakai Obeng
Mrs. Grace Jenneh Kandakai Idusogie
Mr. Christopher Kei Kandakai 2nd (Deceased)
Mrs. Anna Christiana Sata Kandakai Cooper (Deceased)

4 grandchildren