Aloha and Last Alarm

UPCOMING

Retired Hawaii Fire Fighter Wendell David Branco

Saturday, February 28
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kalopa Rd., Honoka’a

The Hawaii Fire Department announced the passing of retired Firefighter Wendell David Branco on January 20, 2026.  FF Branco served 25 years, from May 18, 1969 to December 30, 1994. His final assignment was at the Waimea Fire Station. Firefighter Branco lived a long life, passing at the age of 83. A service held on Saturday, February 28 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Kalopa Rd., Honoka’a. Visitation opens at 1130, with the service starting at 1300.

Retired Honolulu FF1 Matthew Afong

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery
Service 1100 Hours

The late FF Afong passed away on January 30, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on April 1, 1969, and served 25 years 1 month. His last assignment was with Engine 8, 3rd Platoon. The burial will be held at 1100 hours on March 14, 2026, at the Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located on Mililani Memorial Park Road at Ka Uka Boulevard. The family requested the following services for the burial:

1000 Hours:      HFD Special Events Vehicle
1030 Hours:      Assigned Companies (Pallbearers)
1045 Hours:      HFD Staff
1100 Hours:      Pass in Review 1100 hours