Ayako Shiga, Osaka, Japan-born resident of Torrance, Calif., passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 12, 2017 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yoshisada Shiga. She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Peggy (Masao) Kushigemachi; son, Fred (Deborah Tabush) Shiga; grandchildren, Scott (Amy) and Todd Kushigemachi; and great-granddaughter, Claire. Private graveside service was officiated by Rev. Stephen Langley at Green Hills Memorial Park.