12.11.1919 – 3.18.2024
104 years young
Sakaye passed away peacefully on 18 March 2024 surrounded by generations of loved ones.
Husband – George Aratani † Sister – Vicki Nakabayashi
Daughters – Donna Kwee, Linda Aratani Son-in-law – Kwee Liong Tek
Grandchildren – Melissa Aratani Kwee, Stephanie Kwee-Ng & Ng Chee Yuen, Evan Kwee & Claudia Kwee, Jeff Yusa & Angie Yusa, Jann Clark & Adam Clark, Alison Kwee & Sam Eatwell, Joy Melcher & Blake Melcher
Great grandchildren – Ng Yi-Ning, Ng Yi-Shen, Sydney Clark, Ng Yi-Ren, Aubrey Clark, Lucas Kwee, James Melcher, Mia Melcher, Naomi Kwee, Amelia Sakaye Eatwell
A private ceremony will be held to honour and celebrate Sakaye’s life.
Should you wish to make a donation in her memory, please consider JANM, Keiro, Japan America Society, or JACCC.
“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Psalm 23:6