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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 ...

George Katsumi Kashiwa, 71

George Kastumi Kashiwa passed away on October 11th at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on June 2, 1948 to the late Dr. Lester and Beatrice Atsuko Kashiwa. George graduated from Baldwin High School, Maui. He enrolled in the U.S. Navy and served his country in the Vietnam War. He then attended Kapiolani Community College, Culinary Arts program. He retired as a cook at the Pacific Beach and Pagoda Hotel, Oahu. He struggled and lived his life with the trials and turmoil of the effect of the Vietnam War. He lived the life he chose filled with family, ...

Lita Jacqueline Wergers, 72

Lita Jacqueline Wergers, 72 of Kula, Maui passed away on March 2, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born to Saul and Marcia Harris on August 21, 1947 in Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to current circumstances. She is survived her daughter, Lisa Tsutsumi; grandchildren, Noelani Paman, Nadine Paman and Aaron Tsutsumi; great grandchildren, Kealohilani Moriwake, Koapaka Moriwake, Naci Laloulu, Kela Moriwake, Lio Laloulu, Kalei Laloulu, Kallie Phin and Keola Moriwake. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com