(98) passed away on July 16, 2017 in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. She is survived by her children, Joji and Keiko Otani, Naomi (James) Anderson; grandchildren, Eric (Emy) and Brent Murakami; great-grandchildren, Kate and Samantha Murakami; brother, Ken Kasukabe; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives in US and Japan.

A private funeral service was held on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Gardena Buddhist Church.