Aloha and Last Alarm
UPCOMING
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR HONOLULU RETIRED FIRE FIGHTER II CLARENCE HEW LEN JR.
Saturday, August 8
Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel
Visitation: 1800 hours
Memorial Service: 1900 hours
Pass-in-Review: 1900 hours
The late FF Hew Len passed away on May 25, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on June 1, 1965, and served 33 years. His last assignment was with Battalion 6, 3rd Platoon. Visitation will begin at 1800 hours on August 8, 2026, at the Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary-Mauka Chapel, which is located at 94-560 Kamehameha Highway. The service will begin at 1900 hours. Refer to SN-26-2069 or contact the HFD Community Relations Office at (808) 723-7168.
Retired Hawaii COUNTY FEO JOHN SWIFT
It is with a heavy heart that the Hawaii County Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator John Swift on July 18, 2026. FEO Swift served 25 years with the department, spending most of his career at Kealakekua Station before retiring in 2008. He lived a long life, passing at the age of 77. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 8, at John Swift’s home, services starting at 1400. Please RSVP to Melanie Fuller at (808) 936-2782 to attend. We ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Passing of Retired Honolulu Fire Captain Mark Miguel
We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Captain Miguel, who retired from the Training and Research Bureau’s Medical section on December 31, 2024, after serving 25 years 1 month. He recently returned on contract to assist the Medical section to achieve the Department’s strategic goals. Our sincere condolences to his ‘Ohana.
September 25, 2026
Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary Mauka Chapel
Visitation 6:00 PM
Casual/Aloha attire
Burial to follow on 9/26 at 9:00 AM
Retired Honolulu Fire Captain Eugene Moniz Celebrado
Eugene Moniz Celebrado, 82 of Makawao, Maui originally from Honolulu, O’ahu passed away on May 30, 2026 at Hale Makua in Kahului. He was born on March 13, 1944 to Stanley Celebrado and Rose Cantere. He is survived by his wife Carole Nobrega Celebrado, son Joseph Celebrado (Ling), daughter Gena Zablan (Kevin) and grandchildren Kawenaluahoano, Iokepa, Kili’ohu, Kia’i, brothers Ivan and Michael Celebrado. Eugene is a 1963 graduate of Saint Louis School. He is a Vietnam War Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired Fire Captain of the Honolulu Fire Department. Services will be held at a later date. See Obituary | Eugene M. Celebrado
2026
RETIRED Honolulu FIRE CAPTAIN ELMO LINCOLN
The late Captain Lincoln passed away on June 19, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department on October 16, 1964, and served 24 years 1 month. His last assignment was with Engine 14, 1st Platoon. A private service was held.
Retired HAWAII County Fire Equipment Operator (FEO) Darrel Sato
The Hawaii County Fire Department announces the passing of FEO Darrel Sato, age 71. FEO Sato served over 25 years with Hawaiʻi Fire Department until his retirement in December of 2013. Service was held on Friday, July 10, at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo.
Retired Hawaii County Fire Fighter George Sugi
The family of George Sugi announced his passing on May 6, 2026. FF Sugi retired from the Hawaii Fire Department on June 30, 1985. Services will be shared when details become available.
Retired Honolulu Fire Captain Albert Young
The late Captain Young passed away on March 6, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department on February 24, 1975, and served 25 years. His last assignment was with Quint 12, 3rd Platoon. A private service was held.
Retired Honolulu FF III Abraham Aiona
The late FF Aiona passed away on April 8, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on March 16, 1972, and served 22 years 9 months. His last assignment was with Tender 30, 1st Platoon. Service was held on June 6, 2026 at St. George Catholic Church, Waimānalo.
RETIRED HONOLULU FIRE FIGHTER (FF) III ROBERT CHO
The late FF Robert Cho passed away on March 30, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department on November 18, 1974, and served 25 years. His last assignment was with Tanker 28, 2nd Platoon. A private service was held.
Retired Honolulu Fire Fighter (FF) III Eben Kalaʻau Jr.
The late FF Kalaʻau Jr. passed away on January 9, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on June 1, 1961, and served 27 years 10 months. His last assignment was with Engine 1, 3rd Platoon. Service was held on May 3, 2026 at the Honolulu Elks Lodge 616.
Retired Hawaii Fire Fighter Wendell David Branco
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 was held on Saturday, February 28 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Kalopa Rd., Honoka’a.
Retired Honolulu FF1 James Higa
The late FF Higa passed away on January 9, 2026. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department on August 16, 1965, and served 25 years 4 months. His last assignment was with Engine 33, 1st Platoon. A private service was held.
Retired Honolulu FF1 Matthew Afong
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. His burial was held on March 14, 2026, at the Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery.
RETIRED HONOLULU FIRE FIGHTER (FF) II ROBERT HEU
The late FF Heu passed away on December 14, 2025. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department on April 1, 1969, and served 24 years 8 months. His last assignment was with the Fire Communication Center (formerly the Fire Alarm Bureau), D Shift. A private service was held
Retired Honolulu Fire Fighter I Riley Medeiros
The late FF Medeiros passed away on December 9, 2025. He was appointed to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) on May 16, 1969, and served 23 years 1 month. His last assignment was with Engine 12, 3rd Platoon. Services were held on February 20, 2026 at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Burial followed at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
In Memoriam by Years
