Hatsue “Yumi Uono” Robb passed away, peacefully with her two daughters by her side, on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 90 in Surprise, Ariz., where she resided for the past ten months with her daughter. Yumi is survived by her 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives, and many friends.
For over 60 years Yumi has had strong ties to the Japanese community in Los Angeles and was a devout member of Soka Gakkai International – USA. Yumi will be remembered for her strong passion and love for music, both singing and teaching, and was very active as a founder of Himawari Karaoke Dokokai for 30 years. Also, active in the Nippon Kashu Kyoukai USA Tomonokai organization. Born in Niigata-ken, Japan on February 2, 1934, she was an active member of Nanka Niigata Kenjinkai and received an award from the governor of Niigata in 2019.
Yumi’s generosity, energetic and living spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be laid to rest in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA. No memorial service will be planned.