(53) peacefully passed away on April 14,2009 in Torrance. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Watanabe; father, Ko Shimizu; siblings, Chris Shimizu, JoAnn Wood, Joey (Sandy) Watanabe; nieces and nephew, Danika, Dylan, and Daryn Wood also survived by many other relatives. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:00AM at Gardena Valley BaptistChurch, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena, CA.