(89) peacefully passed away on October 13, 2008 in Los Angeles. She issurvived by her sisters, Kiyoko Tsuda and Tomiko Yano; sister-in-laws, MaryYonemoto and Sumi Yonemoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and otherrelatives. 

A private funeral servicewas held on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Churchofficiating. Kubota Nikkei Mortuary, Directors (213) 749-1449.