• Rommald Wabinga Rommald Wabinga Rommald “Mel” Lawas Wabinga of Kapa’a died at home on May 10, 2005, at the age of 69. Born in Honolulu, O’ahu, on Feb. 7, 1936, he retired as a chef and cook and worked
• Rommald Wabinga
Rommald Wabinga
Rommald “Mel” Lawas Wabinga of Kapa’a died at home on May 10, 2005, at the age of 69.
Born in Honolulu, O’ahu, on Feb. 7, 1936, he retired as a chef and cook and worked at various hotels and restaurants during his career.
He is survived by his wife Epifania “Rose” Wabinga of Kapa’a, three sons; Mark Wabinga of Seattle Wash., Anthony (Sandra) Wabinga of Kapa’a, Ronald (Desiree) Wabinga of O’ahu, one daughter; Roselyn (Paul) Suguitan of Arizona, two brothers; Carl (Gigi) Wabinga of Seattle, Wash., Larry Wabinga of O’ahu, two sisters; Victoria Guigui & Valerie (Chris) Wabinga both of O’ahu; seven grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, May 20, at St. Catherine Church in Kapahi, with viewing from 10 a.m. and services starting at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Kapaia.
Arrangements are being handled by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
