(58) passed away on August 18, 2009 in Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband, Stan Yamada; son, Garrett Yamada; sister, Kathy (Jeff) Hirose; father-in-law, Hiromu (Toshiko) Yamada; brother-in-law, Gary (Joyce) Yamada; sister-in-law, Susan (Brian) Quon; pre-deceased by her parents, George (Fumi) Yamamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 11:00AM at the Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with Rev. Masao Kodani from Senshin Buddhist Temple officiating.