John Edward Barsell Jr., 88, of Waimea died April 29 in Waimea. Born in Chicago, he was a deputy attorney general in California and U.S. Air Force and Navy veteran. Graveside services 11:30 a.m. Thursday (May 5) at West Hawaii Veteran’s Cemetery. Burial to follow. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Sandra; daughters, Carolyn Mondot of Reno, Nev., and Elizabeth Barsell of Danville, Calif.; sons, John (Gia) Barsell of Alamo, Calif., and Michael (Tracy) Barsell of Walnut Creek, Calif.; brother, Richard Barsell of San Diego; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
James “Uncle James” Enoka Branco, 57, of Hilo died April 8, 2022 at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, he was a heavy equipment operator, owner of Branco’s Farm and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 10-10:15 a.m. Friday (May 6) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Eulogy at 10:15 a.m. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Survived by siblings, Robert F. (Grace) Branco Jr., Michael Branco, Verna Tavares, Lola (Gheeza McGhee) Branco, Anna (Curtis) Azevedo and Charlotte De Reis; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Glen Harden Hathaway, 101, of Hilo died April 15 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. He was born in Heavener, Okla. For service info, contact a family member. No flowers; memorial donations to Calvary Chapel of Hilo. Survived by daughter, Jo Ann Burton of Calimesa, Calif.; sons, Terry (Sandra) Hathaway of Hilo and Timothy (Miyo) Hathaway of Costa Mesa, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangtements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Mary Ayako (Sakamoto) Hernlund, 103, of Hilo died April 19 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in San Luis Obispo, Calif., she was a retired orchid lab technician and member of Square Dance Club, Slewfoot Promenaders, Club Wednesday Golf Club, Club 36, Hului Golf Club, AJA Woman’s Golf Club, Japanese Community Association, and former member of Hilo Orchid Society and the Hilo Shippers and Florist Assn. Private services held. Survived by son, Dennis (Tommi) Tokumaru of Santa Barbara, Calif.; daughter, Janet Tokumaru (Dennis Kobata) of Torrance, Calif.; brother, Rick Herman (Carolyn) Sakamoto of Las Vegas; sister-in-law, Connie Sakamoto of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harriet Ann “Maha” Namahaokalani Kraan, 74, of Kapaau died April 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hawaii, she was a chef at the Mauna Lani Resort. No services. Survived by sons, Christopher Kraan of Oahu, Patrick Kraan of Kapaau and Kapono (Darlene) Kraan of Pearl City, Oahu; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Teichi Nakamoto, 91, of Hilo died April 3. He was born in Hilo. Private services held. Survived by sons, Shawn (Kodie) Nakamoto and Neal (Cindy) Nakamoto; brother, Roy Nakamoto; sister, Gladys (Roy) Sonomura; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Arnold Frank Westphal, 86, of Hilo died April 14 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Eau Claire, Wis., he was a retired customer service personnel for the former Western Auto Store, member of Grace Baptist Church, Big Island Eagles Aerie No. 3642 and U.S. Air Force Korean War era veteran. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday (May 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m.. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Valerie Westphal and Pamela Westphal of Utah; stepchildren, Lorraine “Lori” Bugado Ornellas of Hilo and Richard (Cynthia) Bugado of Honomu; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.