Misako Masumoto Morihiro, 88, of Altadena, Calif. passed away peacefully on July 12, 2016.
As a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Desiree; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Carin; grandson and fiancee, Anthony and Gabriela; great-granddaughter, Alexa; as well as her brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Toshiko Masumoto; and sister and brother-in-law, Sachiko and Joe Watari. She will always be remembered for her positive spirit, love of family and friends, and her spirit of giving, which was reflected in her many community activities, including various roles in the Buddhist Women’s Association and advocacy for inclusive childhood education.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m., at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple, 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103.