Bernice Halelani Vegas
1932 — 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and wife, Bernice Halelani Vegas, affectionately known as "Tutu." She passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 20, 2025 after a life richly lived with kindness, love, and devotion to her family and all those whose lives she touched. Bernice was born on July 23, 1932, to Bathwell and Helen Faria. She was one of 10 siblings born and raised in Kaimuki cherished by her close-knit family. Bernice dedicated 40 years of service to the Hilton Hawaiian Village (supervisor of housekeeping) where she met her loving husband of 57 years Bernard Vegas Jr. She loved sports, both playing them and...