The funeral and memorial service  for Hawaiʻi County Fire Department Chief Kazuo S.K.L. Todd have been announced.

Chief Todd passed unexpectedly the morning of December 14 after suffering an aneurysm.

A funeral service and procession will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 followed the next day by a public memorial service.

Members of the public are encouraged to join the larger public memorial service on Sunday, Jan. 11.

See service details below.

Funeral Service & Procession

Date: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

Location: Dodo Mortuary – Hilo

Visitation: 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

Funeral Service: 3 p.m.

Procession: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (pass-in-review and final honors at HFD Administration)

Due to limited space inside Dodo Mortuary, those in attendance are kindly asked for understanding and kōkua in prioritizing seating for family and friends, along with ceremonial participants.

 

Public Memorial Service

Date: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Location: Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium – Hilo

Doors Open/Fellowship & Reflection: 12 p.m.

Formal Program Begins: 2 p.m.

Community members, partners, friends, and ʻohana are welcome to come together in reflection, remembrance, and celebration of Chief Todd’s life and legacy. All are warmly invited and encouraged to attend.

Additional information regarding logistics and ceremony details will be shared as plans are finalized.

 

 

Photo Credit: Office of Mayor Kimo Alameda