Valerie Kuulei Berdon, 71, of Hawi died Oct. 27 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Honokaa, she was a foreman for West Hawaii Concrete and member of ABWA, GOS and Waimea Outdoor Circle. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at St. James Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Rd. in Waimea. Service at 10 a.m. Survived by daughters, Kehaulani R. Berdon and Rosaline Leolani Rodrigues; brother, Alfred Berdon Jr.; sisters, Leo Akau, Charmaine Phillips and Corinne (Matthew) Weller; six grandsons and four great-grandsons; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Mary Ellen Bohol, 79, of Pahoa died Oct 5. Born in Virginia, she was a retired brazer. No services scheduled at this time. Survived by husband, Engracio Bohol Jr. of Pahoa; daughters, Judy Ann Weary and Giget Bowser; brother, George Shifflette; sister, Linda Gillespe; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Linda Kamalamalama de Souza, 78, of Hilo died Oct. 23. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired pipe fitter. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sons, Vito Grandinetti and Francis Grandinetti; daughter, Sherri (Ramon) Uribes; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
John Kealamakia Losalio, 53, of Captain Cook died Sept. 5 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a rockwall mason and tattoo artist. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Pukaana Congregational Church in Kealia. Service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughters, Leslie (Dawson) Llanes of Ocean View, Ashlie (Kaalei) Losalio of South Point, Johnalynn (Ivan) Losalio of Hawaiian Ranchos, Hannah Losalio of Honolulu and Jaymie Losalio of Naalehu; sons, Aaron (Kana) Losalio of Maui, Ryan Losalio of Ocean View and Samuel Losalio of Kailua-Kona; brother, Phillip (Sharon) Losalio Jr. of Kapolei, Oahu; sisters, Gerrianne Jiampetti of Kealia, Rayanne (William) Volkoff of Keauhou, and Joeanne (Walter) Losalio-Watson of Ocean View; eight grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard S. Takamatsu, 85, of Hilo died Sept. 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a carpenter and retired from C&H Ishii Construction. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Jane (Tanoue) Takamatsu; daughter, Cheryl Takamatsu of Hilo; brother, William Takamatsu of Honolulu; sister, Pearl Kurihara of Honolulu; three and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.