Victor Bernard Souza Sr. is survived by, among others, his son, Victor (Linda) Souza Jr. of Kurtistown and his daughter, Jo Ann (Dwayne Kanekoa) Souza of Pepeekeo. Incorrect information was included in an obituary published Sunday.
Danny Tordel Astrande, 85, of Hilo died Feb. 17 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Dolores Abra, the Philippines, he was a retired sugar cane truck drive and member of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Hilo. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1407 Kapiolani St., Hilo; funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Alae Cemetery in Hilo. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Rodney Astrande of Keaau, Randal (Carlena) Astrande, Darren Astrande and Douglas (Miriam) Astrande, all of Hilo; brothers, Petronilo Astrande of Manila, Philippines, Conrado Astrande of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Louis James DeRego Sr., 95, of Honokaa died Jan. 12 at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua. Born in Haina; he worked for C. Brewer & Co. in Paauhau, and retired from the Hamakua Sugar Co. as a supervisor. Celebration of Life 3-6 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa; prayer service at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Louis “Red” DeRego Jr. of Honokaa; daughter, Wendylee Pomeroy of Phoenix; brothers,
Alec Botelho and Amos Botelho of Honokaa; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Melanie Joyce Kaye Jordan, 54, of Kailua-Kona and Anchorage, Alaska, died Feb. 24 at home. She was born in Anchorage.
Private services.
Survived by daughters, Kindra (Tanner Bailey) Fratus of Kailua-Kona, Lindsie (Nathan Thomas) Fratus of Bellingham, Wash.; sisters, Marti (Darryl) Tryck, Sandi (Mac) McCoy, Sheryl (Jesse) Fischer, all of Anchorage;; brother, Jerry Newman Jr. of Anchorage; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Merrill Susumu Kanna, 64, of Hilo died Feb. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired caterer. He was employed by Jamielee Salon in Hilo and was a member of the Hakalau Jodo Mission, Hui Okinawa, and Hilo Okinawan Cultural Club. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sister, June Kimura of California; brother-in-law, Toshimitsu Ogata of Oregon; hanai brothers, Solomon Pakani of Hilo and Tony (Pat) Munã of Mountain View; hanai sisters, Lurline Rapoza of Hilo, Myra (Ed) Boteilho of Kapaau, Toni (Joe) Kaipo of Hilo; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Keikichi Okada, 62, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, he was a clothing designer. Private services at Kaiwi Point. Survived by brother, George Okada of Albertson, N.Y.; daughter, Keiko Niccolini of New York; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Victor Bernard Souza Sr. is survived by, among others, his son, Victor (Linda) Souza Jr. of Kurtistown and his daughter, Jo Ann (Dwayne Kanekoa) Souza of Pepeekeo. Incorrect information was included in an obituary published Sunday.