Editors’ note: An earlier version of this memoriam was published in Vol. 104, No. 1 of The Pinion, with slight revisions made for this publication.

Leif Allgood ’26 was born on May 19, 2008, in Whittier, California. Nine months later, they moved to Hawaii. They passed away on September 6, 2025, at Queen’s Medical Center.

Standing beside Leif throughout their childhood, brother Aiden Reyes ’21 reflected on their bond. “Witnessing this human-being develop, discover passions, and talk endlessly about them was an absolute blessing,” he said.

Filling quiet afternoons with shared moments, Leif’s significant other, Russet Sounthala ’26 of Kalani High, remembered drawing together at Magic Island and sharing meals and conversation. “Their laugh, their kindness, their passion—it all filled every room they were in. I’ll carry them in my heart forever,” Russet said. “They were one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.”

Known for both curiosity and a playful persistence, Leif’s love for fishing stood out to longtime friend Viktor Cambe ’26, who has known them since 8th grade. “They loved fishing even though they never caught any fish,” Cambe recalled.

Their mother, Alicia Reyes, said fishing had become a recent refuge. On their days off, Leif would take the bus to Kaneohe Bay, where they could reflect, enjoy the quiet, and find moments of solitude away from friends.

On campus, Leif’s presence was unmistakable. Known for their creativity, individuality, and sense of self, they left a lasting impression on peers and teachers alike. Walking past them in the hallways, it was impossible not to notice the way they carried themselves—unapologetically themselves, always a spark of originality in motion.

Fashion was one of Leif’s most distinctive forms of expression. They often wore pants they had sewn themselves, threading dental floss through fabric with care. Each piece rejected fast fashion and transformed ordinary materials into something entirely original.

Alex Azhari ’26, a friend since 9th grade and fellow Pinion journalist, said what set Leif apart was their unwavering commitment to punk principles. They rejected overconsumption, believed in creating more and consuming less, and expressed that ethic in every hand-sewn patch and glued-on stud.

Leif’s dedication to their passions was evident from the start, whether in class, on campus, or at The Pinion. Jacky Oasay ’26, who met Leif in freshman Ignition and later worked with them on The Pinion staff, remembered advocating for their punk article to appear in print. “I thought they worked really hard for it,” she said. “It was really good, and I saw a lot of their personality in it.”

Music was another defining passion. Leif gravitated toward sludge punk and crust punk and played in the band Mother of All Bombs (M.O.A.B.), which performed at Skull-Face Books & Vinyl store on Dec. 21, 2024. Azhari recalled that the show cost only five dollars and welcomed all ages, “which is a conviction,” she said.

Friends remember the energy and dedication Leif brought to performing. Cambe, who attended the December show, recalled diving into the pit together, striking each other in the rush of excitement.

Leif Allgood lived with a fearless authenticity that left a lasting imprint on everyone who knew them. Their creativity, compassion, and punk spirit were not hobbies—they were a way of living. In every patch sewn, every punk song played, and every moment shared, Leif demonstrated what it means to be fully, unapologetically human.