Masaru Okubo's Obituary
Masaru Okubo, 93, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Okubo were held privately. No koden will be accepted.
Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.
Masaru was born on August 11, 1923 in Peahi to Keiso & Masano Okubo. Mr. Okubo proudly served as a Military Intelligence Service serviceman in the U.S. Army and upon his return, worked for HC&S as a heavy equipment mechanic. He would later retire from HC&S after a 47 year career. Mr. Okubo was a known handyman, always willing to help those in need. He was intelligent, resourceful and innovative and enjoyed tinkering and improving the way things worked. He will be remembered as a quiet, generous and wise man who loved to sing.
Mr. Okubo was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mrs. Kinue Okubo. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, Paul (Adrienne) Okubo; daughters, Robyne (Paul) Tokunaga & Cheryl Okubo; grandsons, Shane & Ty Okubo and Reece & Chad Tokunaga. He is also survived by his sister, Harue Kobayashi; and sister-in-laws, Miyo Okubo & Mary Okubo; and aunt, Shizuko Okubo.
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