(83) passed away on December 26, 2011 in Cerritos. She is survived by her husband, Allan Kobata; children, Mark (Sandy) Kobata and Patti (Michael) Nomura; grandchildren, Randy (Anne) and Krissy Kobata, Lindsey, Nikki and Ally Nomura; great-grandchildren, Aidan and Caroline Kobata; also survived by many close relatives.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00PM at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. Family requests that flowers be omitted.