Three Oahu family members killed in New Mexico highway crash

Oct 07, 2026

Three members of one Oahu family were killed in a highway crash in New Mexico, leaving two surviving sons and a wide circle of friends and school communities in shock.

  • Wayne, Luana, and Lilinoe Viveros died at the scene after a commercial vehicle hit them on Interstate 40 on Sunday during a family trip.
  • Wayne and Luana were married more than 26 years; son Kaikoa and older stepbrother Aaron stayed home on Oahu and survive them.
  • Lilinoe, a 2022 Mililani High graduate, was about to start a teaching career.
  • Luana worked as a registrar at Waialua High and Intermediate, and the loss is hitting that school community hard.
  • A GoFundMe for funeral costs has raised over $38,000, with a meal train also set up for the surviving family.

Outlook: Support for the two surviving sons is expected to keep growing as funeral arrangements come together.

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