Elijohn Kaindu, 27, of Lexington, KY, died May 2nd, 2023.

Born August 26, 1995, in Lusaka Zambia, Africa, Elijohn graduated from Bryan Station High School in 2013. He was a member of Embrace United Methodist Church. Elijohn was a very talented athlete and played many varsity sports in high school, from the soccer fields to the wrestling matches, he was always a fierce competitor. Elijohn was a member of the Four Seasons MMA club where he trained, competed, and taught classes. He received several awards for bodybuilding and physical competitions. Elijohn was an assistant wrestling coach at Bryan Station High School. Eli loved dancing and playing Ultimate Frisbee. He enjoyed hiking at the Red River Gorge and loved spending his high school summers at Aldersgate Camp. Elijohn was well-known and loved; he had a gift for connecting with people from all backgrounds.

Eli is survived by his parents, Yvon and Betty Batena Kaindu; his sisters Sarah, Dorcas, and Barbara Kaindu; his brothers Jimmy, Ben, and Emmanuel Kaindu.

The funeral service will be 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Embrace Church, 1015 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, Ky 40505. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of service at Embrace Church.

There will be a private burial for the family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at The Lexington Cemetery, 833 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508.