Chieko Takaki passed away at the age of 88 on June 25, 2024. She was born on September 15, 1935, in Yatsushiro-shi, Japan to Setsu and Kiichi Iwami, the eldest of 6 siblings. She is survived by her children: Richard (Donna), Don (Leta), and Katherine; as well as her step-children with Kenny: Michael (Nancy), Frank (Cindy), and Dorothy Kunihiro (Terry) and her many grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings and many nieces and nephews in Japan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Takaki, and her daughter, Arlene Ching.
Chieko married Kenny Takaki at the age of 24 and moved to the U.S. soon afterwards. They resided in Los Angeles, where they raised their many children. She worked as a seamstress and helped run a boarding house. Chieko and Kenny were actively involved in many veterans’ groups such as the DAV and VFW. They loved to travel and made many longtime friendships. They were also avid dancers and took ballroom dancing lessons.
A private family service will be held at Fukui Mortuary. She will be laid to rest at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles.
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