In Remembrance Of

Preston Marcelo Pagat

Preston Marcelo Pagat, 47, of Smithville, MO passed away June 11, 2021.

He was born on December 26, 1973 to Marcelo Pagat, Jr., and Veronica Jennifer (Pamarang) Pagat in Hilo, Hawaii. Preston grew up in Kohala, Hawaii and graduated from Kohala High School. He studied at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA and Park University in Parkville, MO.

On August 20, 1994 he was united in marriage to Dawn Michele Beatty. After their marriage they lived in Parkville, MO, Edgerton, MO and in 2007 they moved to Smithville, MO where they made their home.

Preston was currently working at Ford. He was an ordained minister and member of The Highlands Community of Christ. Preston was an Eagle Scout and he and Dawn were Co-Den Leaders for the Cub Scouts Pack #412 in Smithville for 10 years. He had a passion for working with the youth and being a mentor. Preston loved God, family and fishing. 

He is survived by his wife Dawn Pagat; sons Connor Pagat and Brandon Pagat; his parents Marcelo and Veronica Pagat; brother Tyson Pagat; mother-in-law Melinda Harper; brothers and sisters-in-law DeAnna (Larry) Hickman, Clint (Jamie) Beatty, and Kat (Alex) Hnatyshyn; nephews Perrin, Leo, Jack, and Pete; other relatives and many friends. 

 Visitation 1:00-2:00 pm with Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 pm Saturday July 10th at The Highlands Community of Christ 7615 N Platte Purchase Drive Kansas City, MO 64118.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville

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  • Bobbi Akana , Akana & Fred Orita ohana’s

    Our Condolences to the Ohana, Remembering Preston, his mom & dad & brother Tyson..w/ the rest of the Pagat Ohana many, many, years of memories while in Kohala, Our prayers of comfort & strength filled w/ love during this time of mourning! Aloha bobbi

  • Johanna Ayoso

    Prayers For Comfort To The Pagat Ohana.
    I Knew Preston From When He Was A Little Boy. His Parents Were My Middle School Teachers. God Bless You All. Rest In Love Preston Fly High With The Angels ❤️ ️

  • Pat and Dale Gerschutz

    So sorry for the loss of your son Preston. God bless you and all of your family.

  • Stephen McPeek

    My heart goes out to you as you try and come to grips with your unspeakable loss. I know your faith is your anchor and yet I also know how hard it must be. Love and blessings from a Kohala boy in Germany.

  • Terri Hoppis

    May your memories always bring you joy.

  • Lee Kapua Roberts

    My thoughts and prayers Marcelo and Veronica for your family. Your loss is felt here among our church ohana.

  • Lorée Clark

    My fondest memory of Preston was him telling hilarious family stories. He will be missed. My prayers go out for the family.

  • Gonzalo y Debora Mejia

    Hna Dawn y familia, que El Espiritu de Dios les acompañe en esta nueva etapa de su vida, de fortaleza y guie, que consuele y llene sus corazones de paz a sabiendas que nuestro hno hoy esta con Jesucristo y que su legado vivira en la tierra. Un abrazo fuerte para su familia.

  • Maridan Christensen

    Dawn and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Preston’s passing. Love you all and will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Paul and Diane Shirota

    Sending our prayers and love for your loss. Marcelo, we also lost ‘little Paul’ (58) almost 2 years ago to bone cancer.

  • Pamela Gauper

    Preston loved and admired. He will be missed.

  • Sue and Joe McKinney

    We are very saddened to hear about the loss of Preston. The last time we had a chance to visit with Preston was at Dawn’s graduation for her Master’s in Religion. Preston walked over to say hello and we laughed over really some fun and joyful college memories. We’re so glad that we had the opportunity to visit with him for that brief moment. Preston was truly remarkable and I’m so thankful God allowed us to know him. Praying for peace and healing for your family.

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