Born
September 15, 1925
Passed Away
Friday, December 25, 2015
Service
Senshin Buddhist Temple on Saturday, Jan 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Obituary for Helen Tamiko Motokane

MOTOKANE, HELEN TAMIKO (90), passed away on December 25, 2015 in Pacific Palisades. She is predeceased by her husband, Edward Yoshiaki Motokane; survived by her children, Carolyn (Glenn Kawafuchi), Elaine (Joe Warhula), Edward (Helen Maesaki) and Ann (Ric Buckton) Motokane; grandchildren, Christine Motokane, Emi and Kai Kawafuchi, and Melia Buckton; also survived by many other relatives.
A private funeral service was held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.
Note: Flower orders for Helen Tamiko Motokane must have been made at least 48 hours before the service time.
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