Gladys Minoe Arase, 91, of Honalo died Jan. 26 at home. Born in Hofu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, she was a seamstress. Private service held on Feb. 18. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Randy, Alvin, Danny (Debra L.), Wayne (Reinette) and Frank (Karilynn); hanai daughter, Faye I.; a granddaughter, grandson and hanai granddaughter. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Brian Keith Berdon, 51, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he was an auto mechanic and member of Kona United Methodist Church. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Kona United Methodist Church on Palani Road in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Tupu Mareko; sons, Brian Mareko-Berdon Jr., Navy Manaia Mareko-Berdon and Kieli Mareko-Berdon of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Shayleen Mareko-Berdon of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Ronald Berdon Jr., Clinton (Josie) Berdon and Carl (Kathy) Ciriako Jr. of Kailua-Kona, Kaliko (Sarah) Berdon of San Diego; sister, Sheila (Martel) Perez of Kealakekua; parents-in-law, Navy and Iokapeta Mareko of Kailua-Kona; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Moises D. Cumlat, 89, of Pepeekeo died Feb. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a planting machine crew member for the former Mauna Kea Sugar Co. and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (March 8) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Thursday (March 9) at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section K. Survived by wife, Erlinda “Linda” Cumlat of Pepeekeo, son, Julius (Gina) Cumlat of Seattle; daughter, Dexilyn Cumlat of Hilo; sisters, Virginia Abalos of Papaikou and Leonora Laurente of Hilo; sister in-law, Ofelia (Arsenio) Casil of Pepeekeo; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Victor Scott Eisen, 59, of Pahoa died Dec. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Mountain View, Calif. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Monday, March 13 at New Hope Church, 840 Kupulau Rd. in Hilo. Service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Serena Eisen; sons, Jaren (Tamy) Maluyo and Nicholas Eisen; daughters, Heather Eisen and Aprilyn Eisen; brothers, Bradley (Janis) Eisen and Barry (Gaylynn) Eisen; sister, Marsha (Tom) Krieger; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Toshiyuki Nakao, 86, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 20 at home. Born in Ookala, he was a food waiter for the former Kona Inn Hotel and delivery driver for Honaunau Market and Blondie’s. Memorial service at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Helani Congregational Church, 78-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Kahaluu Mauka, Holualoa. Luncheon to follow at 81-971 Halekii St in, Kealakekua. Survived by wife, Marylou Nakao of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Mary Kiaha of Kealakekua, Tammie (Rollin) Rabara and Abbie (Hano) Hanohano of Kailua-Kona, Valerie (Mark) Umeda of Honalo; hanai son, Walter (Nicole) Ah Mow III of Kalaoa, Kona; hanai daughter, Kanoelehua Kenoi of Hilo; brothers, Dennis Nakao and Daniel (Helen) Nakao of Kahului, Maui; sisters-in-law, May Nakao of La Palma, Calif. and Inge Nakao of Germany; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary