(85) peacefully passed away on February 4, 2009 in Gardena. She is predeceased by her daughter, Gail Irene Wheatley and sister, Agnes Munesato and is survived by her daughters, Karen Sue (Jay) Fisk, Jo Ann (Nelson) Inafuku, and son Michael Alan Hayashi; son-in-law, Colin Wheatley; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Perry Uchida, Roger (Betty) Uchida, Ken (Iris) Uchida; sisters, Fumiko Tedori, Lillian Matsushima, and Amy Enomoto; sister-in-law, Ruby Watanabe and Louise (Ed) Roman; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009at 10:30 A.M. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena.