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Setsu Okubo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2009.

SETSU OKUBO

Passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on December 10, 2008. Born and raised in Honolulu, Setsu taught history, English and social studies at McKinley and Roosevelt High Schools. Setsu challenged and inspired a generation of students to learn and think about what was going on in the world. As social activist, lifelong student and world traveler, she committed herself to doing the same.

Preceded in death by sisters, Miye Ohara and Sakiko, and brothers, Yoshio, Yugo, Shungo, Kenzo and Shigeo. Survived by nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Setsu's life will be held Saturday, January 24, 4:00 pm, Church of the Crossroads. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be made in honor of Setsu to: Malu Aina Farm, P. O. Box AB, Kurtistown, HI 96760; Hoa Aina O Makaha, 84-766 Lahaina St., Waianae, HI 96792; Hawaii People's Fund, 949 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96814; or Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826. We'll share your favorite stories, email to: [email protected]

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Ramona

August 17, 2025

Setsu. An enduring peace activist.

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Gayle Nakama

November 9, 2023

Miss Okubo as she was fondly known was my Japanese teacher. I sat across from the now famous John Berger. I would always snicker because as a haole boy he had trouble sometimes pronouncing the words.

Miss Okubo also made me her aide in Junior year and I loved it. She would often send me on errands during her class and I loved walking around the campus. Often during lunch periods we would talk story and she shared with me some of her beautiful beliefs.

I lost touch with her after senior year when I got married and left to go to Los Angeles to live. I will always remember you, Miss Okubo. You taught me values as no one else could and helped me to understand life.

Aloha Kakahiaka

September 17, 2023

I loved Miss Okubo. She was sweet and kind and had a really nice laugh. If you had her as your teacher she would drill you until you understood.

She taught Japanese language. It was fun being in her class. She asked me to be her class monitor to which I was happy to do. I gained a wealth of experience in doing office work.

Sets I miss you. I wished we could have stayed in touch more.

Rest in love Miss Okubo.

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