Taps: Delbert Dandurant Update

Posted on May 17, 2021 in Taps

Delbert Duwane Dandurant, 80, of Kaneohe passed away on April 22, 2021 in Honolulu. He was born on June 15, 1940 in Honolulu. 

He worked at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial as a Park Ranger. He retired from United Airlines in 2003. He also served with the Hawai‘i Air National Guard of the 154th Wing and retired as the Senior Enlisted Leader at Headquarters, Hawai‘i Air National Guard.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Hoapili), son Scott (Emily) and daughter Lisa (Keoni) Sedeno, five grandchildren, Janna “Kalei” (Anela) Duenas-Dandurant, Kyleena and Kelsey Dandurant, Briana and Raydan Sedeno, sisters Harmony Wilson and Delberta Dettinger. He was a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

Due to the restrictions of COVID-19 at this time, private services will be held at a later date.

Aloha makou ia ‘oe e Papa, rest in peace.

Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Del’s family and friends.

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