Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Sunrise: July 8, 1934 Sunset: June 27, 2021. Bernard Ekvall Awai passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL. He was the son of Lawrence (Tenny) and Maud (both deceased). Husband of Eris Joan (deceased). Father of Michelle, Nicole, Janine, and Danielle. Brother of Conrad, Joyce, Weldon (deceased), Lawrence, Gwyneth (deceased), Ruthven, and Beatrice. Father-in-law of Steve and Devon, and Grandfather of Miles. Happy 1st Birthday in Paradise!