A private graveside service for Shizuko Kurata, 92 year-old, Shanghai, China born Issei, who passed away on January 21, 2012 in Los Angeles, was held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Nakagawa from Centenary United Methodist Church officiating.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Shelley), Fred (Naomi) and James (Kathy) Kurata; grandchildren, Kyle (Jodi), Courtney, Jennifer, Melissa, Kevyn, William and Alana Kurata; great granddaughter, Remi Kurata; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.