Mary Jane May, 69, of Pahoa died June 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Surviving family members are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.
Benjamin Kaliti Nau 34, of Hilo died June 9 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a stonemason. Celebration of life held. Survived by mother, Evelyn Lopiparo-Nau of Puna; daughter, Kaleianuhea Nau of Volcano; son, Makakoa Nau of Volcano; brothers, Brandon Nau, Talo Nau and Noa Nau of Puna; sisters, Lynn Nau and Kiani Nau of Puna; partner, Mele Morrison of Volcano; grandfather Sam Kaawaloa of Kalapana. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Gregg Curtis Sorbets, 69, of Waikoloa died May 24 in Waikoloa. Born in Portland, Ore., he was a custom picture framer. Private services held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Suzzette; sons, Brandon (Amber) Steinke of Tucson, Ariz., and Kayman McCord of Seattle; daughters Jacki Sorbets of Lebanon, Ore., Randi (Keegan) Phillips of Tucson, Ariz., and Kinsey McCord of Ocean View; brother, Stevan (Nancy) Sorbets of Veronia, Ore.; sister, Shari (Andrew) Wilson of Wales, Great Britian; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.