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Madelin Oclinaria Bucauto, 88

Madelin Oclinaria Bucauto, 88, of Kula, Maui passed away under the care of Hospice Maui on March 26, 2020. She was born on May 26, 1931 in Hana, to the late Ceflerino and Jacinta Oclinaria. She was a retired certified nursing aide at Kula Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband Gregorio Bivit Bucauto. She is survived by her sons, Gregory Bucauto and Thomas Bucauto; daughter, Anna Marie McKuhen; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Madelin’s family wishes to have services at a later date when it is deemed safe for all her family and friends to come together to celebrate ...

** CORRECTION ** Lloyd H. Inaba

The Maui News ran a display obituary for Lloyd H. Inaba on Saturday, April 4, 2020. HI Celebration of Life has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Macario Pacubas, 58

Macario Pacubas, 58, of Kahului passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020 in the Philippines. The family will be doing a private service on Wednesday, April 15 at Nakamura Mortuary. Church service to be scheduled at a later date. Macario was born on April 10, 1962 in Bantay, Ilocos Sur to the late Tomas and Leona Pacubas. Macario is predeceased by his brother, Silvestre (Fe) Pacubas. Macario is survived by his wife Mary Jane Pacubas, son James Pacubas, daughter Criselle Pacubas, brothers, Pablo (Fe) Pacubas, Paul (Marilyn) Pacubas, Ernesto (Editha) Pacubas, Wilfred (Penny) ...

Jocelyn Keiko Phillip, 64

Jocelyn Keiko Phillip, 64 of Lahaina passed away on March 19, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1955, in Lahaina. Jocelyn was predeceased by her husband, Stephen Phillip; her father, Larry Aotaki. Jocelyn is survived by her mother, Asaye Aotaki; sisters, Rhonda Pang and Sandra (Glenn) Michimoto; numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services were held. The family requests No Koden. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Gerald Pang Ching, 83

Gerald Pang Ching, 83, of Wailuku passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Hilo. Gerald is survived by his sons, Jerry Pang Ching and Joseph Pang Ching Sr.; brother, Calvin Pang Ching; grandson, Joseph “Kawila” Pang Ching Jr.; granddaughter, Naz Pang Ching and great granddaughter, Kamile Mukaihata. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Minoru “Pointer” Takaki, 97

Minoru "Pointer" Takaki, 97, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020, at Hale Makua Kahului. Minoru was born on November 30, 1922, to Teizo & Mitsuye (Utano) Takaki in Paia, Maui. He grew up in McGerrow Camp in Puunene, attended Lahainaluna as a boarder, and later graduated from Baldwin High School. Minoru served in the U.S. Army as a linguist for the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) in Japan after World War II. He worked for 40+ years at HC&S as a field surveyor and later as an auto parts clerk. After retiring from HC&S, he worked part-time as a tour driver for U-Me ...