(82) passed away on September 8, 2011 in Gardena. She is survived by her husband, Tsuyoshi Kimura; children, Karl and Daren (fiancé, Gia Novell) Kimura; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Bishop Daigaku Rumme from Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating.