Allen Gene Krajec
January 20, 1950 - May 14, 2021
“Mort” Allen Gene Krajec 1950 - 2021 Allen died peacefully on May 14, 2021 at his home in Honokowai, Maui with wife Patti by his side, after nine years of bravely battling stage 4 prostate cancer. He was born on January 20, 1950 in Lorain, Ohio. His parents Karl and Margaret Krajec, and his eldest brother Charles Krajec predeceased Allen. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia L. Link, his brothers Kenneth and Wayne Krajec, niece Amy, nephews Robert and Matthew, family throughout the USA, and many cherished friends near and far. He had an idyllic childhood in Ohio, and then young teen to adult years in California, filled with many wonderful memories of whose stories he spoke fondly of all his life. His education included the original ArtCenter College of Design in LA where he flourished and then began his long, successful, creative advertising and graphic design career. Allen worked at many prestigious ad agencies, in California and Alaska, including his own. “Mort” as he was known to by all, moved to Maui with wife Patti in 2005, and started their next agency Maui Advertising Company. Mort was an incredibly talented, passionate, creative man with a strong will to live, a kind, generous heart, and a great sense of humor, who lived his best each day. He loved creating art, photography, so enjoyed classic cars, and had many other pursuits, as he was both artistic and analytic. Mort had a wonderful life and cherished each day. His wife Patti feels so blessed to have enjoyed such an incredible 35 years with the love of her life Mort who will forever be in her heart and soul. A private scattering of his ashes off of Lahaina will be held on July 18, 2021. Friends can meet near Slip 12 at 1:45 pm to share aloha with his family before Mort leaves on his last boat cruise at 2 pm. Mahalo to the Maui Classic Cruisers Club, and George Kahumoku Jr. & Ohana for the good times. Mahalo to the medical staff at Maui Memorial Medical Center, Pacific Cancer Institute, Maui Cancer Clinic for their excellent care that gave Mort more years of life, and Maui Hospice for their end of life care. Condolences may be sent online to NakamuraMortuary.com.
“Mort” Allen Gene Krajec 1950 - 2021 Allen died peacefully on May 14, 2021 at his home in Honokowai, Maui with wife Patti by his side, after nine years of bravely battling stage 4 prostate cancer. He was born on January 20, 1950... View Obituary & Service Information