(96) passed away on September 3, 2013 in Torrance. She is survived by her sons, David (Lily) and Dennis Nakatani; grandchildren, Cynthia Nakatani (Niels Thomsen), Sharon Nakatani (James Goddard), Dennis, Jr., Candace Van Buren and Michael; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mitzi Okazaki and Fusako (James) Morita; sister-in-law, Eileen Takemoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th Street., Gardena.