Bonifacio Hernando Ventura of Kekaha, Hawaii passed away at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea on September 22, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born in Laoag City, Philippines, on June 4, 1935.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cesario Ventura and Anatalia Hernando; his brothers, Restituto Ventura, Eugenio Ventura, and Ernesto Ventura of the Philippines; and his sisters, Sotera Javier, Antonina Dela Cruz, Estefania Juan, and Roberta Clemente of the Philippines.

Bonifacio is survived by his wife, Laurelia Ventura; his sons, Elmer (Yolly) Ventura of Eleele and Rolly (Racquel) Ventura of Las Vegas, Nevada; and his daughters, Feliza (Christopher) Pascua of Kekaha, Joselin (Faustino) Gudoy of Waimea, Myrna (John) Flores of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nora (Richard) Alonzo of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Arlene (Jonathan) Gudoy of Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is further survived by his 17 grandchildren: Jerich (Lovejoy), Sheryl Ann (Darrick), Devy Mar (Ria), Jason, Justin (Reymalyn), Jeanette (Ernie), Renz Aldrick, Kaysha Camile, Mark John, Eliza Marie, John-Nephi, Yazmeen-Lizl, Sariah-Faith, Cyrus Jacob "CJ", Angel Ann Althea, Kyle Rolly, and Jalen Travis; his 8 great-grandchildren: Ethan, Venize, Caleb, Elijah, Jaelah, Aiden, Lucas, and Kyth.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Kekaha. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM, followed by Mass at 12:20 PM. Burial will take place immediately after at Kekaha Public Cemetery. The family welcomes flowers and requests casual or aloha attire.

Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family.