Asterio "Terry" Canda

Asterio "Terry" Canda obituary

Asterio "Terry" Canda

Asterio Canda Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 4, 2025.
Asterio "Terry" Canda, 85, of Pahoa, HI, died at the Straub Benioff Medical Center on Oahu on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born in Kealakekua-Kona, HI and was a retired salesperson with Kamaaina Motors. He was also a retired Vietnam Veteran of the US Army and was a 4th degree black belt Taekwondo instructor with Canda Taekwondo. Friends may call at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, where a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM. Friends may also call at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion on Monday, October 13, 2025 where a committal service will be held at 11:30 AM. The family requests casual attire. He is survived by his: Wife, Ruth Canda of Pahoa, HI; Sons, Terry Canda of Pahoa, HI and Jurgen (Sue) Canda of Keaau, HI; Daughter, Stephanie (Joshua) Lake; Brother, Ronald (Valerie) Rillon of Reno, NV; Sister, Sandra Silvis of North Dakota; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

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