Bernard A. Soares Bernard A. Soares Bernard “Sunshine” A. Soares, 71, of Keaau died July 19 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on May 28, 1941 in Honolulu; he was a retired painting contractor and owner of SS Painting
Bernard A. Soares
Bernard “Sunshine” A. Soares, 71, of Keaau died July 19 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on May 28, 1941 in Honolulu; he was a retired painting contractor and owner of SS Painting Company. He was also a commercial fisherman, professional boxer, hunter and a member of the Sure Foundation Church in Puna. Friends may call Saturday at the Glad Tidings Church in Hilo at 113 Kuawa Street, behind Ken’s Pancake House. Visitation is at 9 a.m. with memorial services to follow at 10 a.m. Casual attire is requested. He is survived by wife Rita J. Soares of Keaau; sons Derek (Tracy) Soares of Mountain View and Darren (Cynthia) Soares of Hilo; daughter Lisa L. Soares of Keaau; brother David A. Soares of Honolulu; sister Johnette (Linda) Fabra of Seattle, Washington; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
