(88) peacefully passed away on January 11, 2009 in Los Angeles. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Martha) Ichikawa; daughter, Joy (Keith Cohen) Ichikawa; grandchildren, Lyssa, Nicole, and Justin Ichikawa, and Alena Cohen; sister, Martha (Richard) Kitsuse and Beth (Howard) Nielsen; sister-in-law, Joyce Ichikawa-Price and Mindy Salz Nakaya; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. (213) 749-1449 www.kubotanikkeimortuary.com

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 3:00PM at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary, 911 Venice Blvd., LA with Bishop Grant Hagiya officiating.