(91) passed away on May 24, 2014 in Arleta. She was born in Madera, CA but lived in Kingsburg most of her life until she moved to Nikkei Senior Gardens 2 ½ years ago.

She is predeceased by her husband, Yoshito Yamada and survived by her children, JoAnn (Neil) Komai and David (Leslie) Yamada; grandchildren, Allison Yamada, and Kayce (Tim) Behrend, and Hannah Komai; sister, Edith (Art) Mikamo; brother-in-law, Hidemi (Ellen) Yamada; sisters-in-law, Hatsuki, Yoshi, and Toni Yamada; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.