A private graveside funeral service for Mary Marion Nakaji, 99 year-old, Nisei, who passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, was held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. John Iwohara from Gardena Buddhist Church officiating.

Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband, George and nephew, Roy Nakaji. She is survived by her daughters, Caren (Milton) Murata and Ruthi (Leland) Hong; grandchildren, Kyle and Paige Murata, Kristi (Wayne) Yamano, Kelly (Josh) Revells, Ryan (Suren) Hong, Britni (Michael) Moss and seven great-grandchildren; niece, Nancy Nakaji and children, Brendan and Kaylyn whom Mary fondly thought of as her own grandchildren.

She loved spending time with family, was the biggest cheerleader at her grandchildren’s basketball games, and enjoyed her 20 years as a volunteer at Torrance Memorial Hospital.