Hawaii State Representative Gene Ward's office is inviting the public to the late politician's celebration of life ceremony this May.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of life will be held for Rep. Gene Ward. The longtime Republican lawmaker died April 4, days after officially retiring from office. He was 82 years old.

Gene Ward. Ward’s last official day in office was March 31 and he died April 4. The party nominated Michel Gedeon, Alexander Malabey, and Tara Gregory for consideration to represent House ...