Matsuko Yamashita Miyasako, 77-year-old resident of Riverside, Calif.
passed away peacefully on April 11 while battling stomach cancer. She
is survived by her beloved husband, George Miyasako; their five
children, Ken, Dorie, Donna, Glenn and Will; six grandchildren,
Emily, Christopher, Nathan, Andrew, Isabella and Nicolas; and
daughter and son-in-laws, Marjorie, Joan, and Mike. She is also
survived by her two sisters, Kazuko Doi of Walnut Creek, Calif. and
Misato Sahara of Hiroshima, Japan, as well as many nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 1 p.m. at
Gedatsu Church—7850 Hill Drive, South San Gabriel, CA 91770, (626)
288-1212.
Matsuko was born in San Jose to parents Mamoru and Haruko Yamashita.
At the age of one, her family moved back to Hiroshima, Japan. When
she was 22 years old she returned to Los Angeles, Calif. and married
George. Matsuko and George shared over 55 years together. Mom, we
will miss you and think of you every day…
Matsuko Yamashita Miyasako
