(83) peacefully passed away on December 27, 2008 in Gardena. She is survived by her niece, Janet (Edward) Kamiya; nephews, Dennis, Stanley, and Donald Shiba; also survived by many other relatives here and in Japan.

Private graveside service was held on Friday, January 2, 2008 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Join Inouye from Nichiren Buddhist Temple officiating.