(85) peacefully passed away on December 31, 2012 in Rancho Santa Margarita. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Chuck) McDonald; brother, Ben (Helen) Nakahara; brother-in-law, Sam (Esther) Kawata; sister-in-law, Mary Tanabe; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA.