Former state Rep. Mark Moses, who represented West Oahu communities including Makakilo and Kapolei for a decade beginning in 1996, died Wednesday at age 68.

“An invaluable representative of his West Oahu district, Rep. Moses succumbed to a lengthy illness with his family by his side,” Republican state Chairman Fritz Rohlfing said in a statement. “He was instrumental in lobbying for, passing legislation on, and having the foresight (together with others in the Legislature) to bring to fruition the many state buildings in Kapolei today, including the Kapolei Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and the Kapolei Library,” Rohlfing said.

Gov. David Ige extended condolences, saying, “Former Rep. Moses served his community and the people of Hawaiʻi with dedication. As a member of the United States Marine Corps he helped protect the freedoms we all enjoy.”

Moses was a retired Marine Corps major and a former director of the state Office of Veterans’ Services.

“A tireless volunteer, Mark served with distinction as a member of the Hawaii Republican Party State Committee, and most recently as the Chairman of the Issues, Program, Platform/Resolutions Committee,” Rohlfing said. “We are profoundly grateful for Mark’s faithful service to our nation, our state, and our Party. He will be deeply missed.”

Moses will be buried at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe on Tuesday, when Ige has ordered the flying of state and U.S. flags at half-staff at all state offices and agencies from sunrise to sunset. The graveside service at 1 p.m. at the Veterans’ Cemetery in Kaneohe is open to the public. Plans for a memorial service are pending.

He is survived by wife Suk and children Michelle, James, Michael, Matthew, Madalyn and Mitchell.