Masako Lorraine Taketa Nishiyama was born Jan. 8, 1923 in Dinuba, Calif. She was the
oldest of three children born to Shoichi and Tsuru Taketa. Married to Ben Shiro
Nishiyama on Aug. 1, 1943, they shared an undying love and respect for each for 62
years. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel (Keiko) and Michael (Irene), their
daughter Janice (Scott), grandchildren Traci (Michael), Christi and Nicholas and
great-grandsons Christian and Jacob. She will remain in our hearts always.
Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Chapel, Mountain View
Cemetery, 2400 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA.
Masako Lorraine Taketa Nishiyama
