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Tamiko Tucker, 89, of Wailuku, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2021 surrounded by family at home. Tamiko Obayashi was born on January 07, 1932 in Kula Maui. She boarded and graduated from Roosevelt High School on Oahu.
Tamiko's family would sometimes joke that she was busier in her years of retirement than when she was while employed. Tamiko volunteered at Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Hale Makua, The Sugar Museum, Maui DMV and occasionally helped with small business taxes.
She was pre deceased by her husband Merle John Tucker, and son, John Carl Tucker.
She is survived by her son Lynn Tucker (Sherri Tucker) and daughter-in-law Linda Tucker.
She has two grandchildren Lon Tucker (Shahlia Wainui – Tucker), and Chelsea Greenwell (Kim Greenwell).
Tamiko has five great grandchildren. Keili Tucker (20), Noa Wainui (19), Randi Benjamin (15), Aukele Wainui-Tucker (8), and Madex Greenwell (7).
Tamiko's family will be having a drive by service on Sunday October 24, 2021 at her granddaughter's residence at 1911 Makila Place in Wailuku from 10am-2pm.
Private service and burial will be held at a later date.
For Online condolences and Tamiko's full obituary visit: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com