Kenneth Wah Lee Ching

Kenneth Wah Lee Ching, 92, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 29, 2021. He was born in Hanapepe, Kaua’i. Kenneth was a Senior Land Surveyor for HECO and worked there for 42 years. He served in the Hawai’i Army National Guard for 41 years and retired as a Major. He also was a Bronze star recipient when he served in the Vietnam War.

Kenneth was married to his beloved wife Melba Kapualani Peters for 56 years until her passing in 2014.

He is survived by 6 sons, Randall (Myra) Yuen, Walter (Amy) Yuen, Barney (Cissy) Yuen, Clevis (Nadine) Ching, Matthew (Nellie) Ching, Gerard (Debora) Ching; 2 daughters, Ramette (Nelson deceased) Rodrigues and Shantell (Guy) De Silva; sister, Betty Mew Sun Antone; brother (deceased), Clarence Wah Sing Ching; nieces, nephews; 28 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; and 5 great, great grandchildren.

Services will be held on August 28, 2021 at Borthwick Mortuary Maunakea/Vineyard Chapel. Visitation at 11:00 am; Service at 12:00 pm. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Mortuary service will also be held on ZOOM. You may obtain Zoom ID/ Password by emailing [email protected].

Aloha attire suggested. Flowers welcome. Social distancing and mask wearing required.