(83) passed away on December 4, 2011 in Culver City. She is survived by her husband, Ben Oki; children, Mark (Jennifer) and Peggy Oki; grandchildren, Dylan and Lauren Oki; sisters, Hisako Sera and Ikuko Nakanishi of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives in U.S. and Japan.

A private funeral service was held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.