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Obituary for Yoshiko Hiroyasu

Yoshiko (Yo) Hiroyasu, 73, of Winnetka, California passed away at home on September 17, 2010.  She was born in Alhambra, California on April 15, 1937.  

Yoshiko is survived by her loving husband Kiyoshi (Mike) with whom she celebrated fifty years of marriage in July of this year.  She is also survived by her son Stuart Hiroyasu and daughter-in-law Michele; son Glenn Hiroyasu; and grandchildren Frank, Elizabeth, and Kyle Hiroyasu. In addition she is survived by her sisters Chiz Morita and May (John) Rivera; brother Mas (Ofelia) Kajiki; sister-in-law Dorothy Kajiki and her extended family of aunts, in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews.

Yoshiko enjoyed hand crafts such as sewing, bunka, quilting, fabric painting, and doll making.  She enjoyed traveling to different parts of our country, to foreign countries and especially going on cruises.  Yo went on many daytrips with the senior center.  Walking in the mall and socializing with her walking friends was a daily activity.

Private services were held on October 2 at Kubota Nikkei Mortuary.  Her family would like to thank family and friends for their support during her illness.  She will be greatly missed by all.