A veteran of the Hawaii 25th Infantry National Guard that served during the Vietnam war.
He was a graduate welder from Hilo Community College and worked at the Kohala Sugar Plantation. He became a Firefighter in December 1999. He retired after 25 years and 10 months of service.
He is survived by wife, Deborah Soares, five sons, Bryan Soares, Mike Soares, Solomon Soares, Richard Soares Jr. and Randy Soares and nine grandchildren and two brothers, Samuel Soares and Joaquin Soares, and many, many nieces and nephews. Father of deceased son, Levi Soares.
Visitation will be held at Hawaiian Memorial Park Chapel, 45-425 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744, on November 28, 2026, at 9:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the same location on November 28, 2026, at 10:00 am.
A Committal Service will take place at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery, 45-425 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744, on November 28, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
