A private memorial service for Mary Haruye Yoshimoto, 101 year-old, Vale, OR-born Nisei, who passed away on November 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, was held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Kubota Mortuary, with Rev. Ruy Mizuki from Chatsworth West United Methodist Church officiating.

She is predeceased by her children, Suzan Gail Tsu and Junior Masaru Mayeda; grandson, Ryan Tsu; and survived by her daughter, Norma Jean (Masao) Yamashita; grandchildren, Tracie (Corey) Yamashita-Dye, Christopher (Marian) Yamashita, Tricia and Ryan Tsu; great-grandchildren, McKen-Z Turnyr and Brendan Leong; brothers, Harry (Terry), Tom (Fumi) and Dick Kawahara; brother-in-law, Hide Kawata; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.