Shigeko “Shag” Morishita (Nishijima), a 100-year-old resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully in her home on October 1, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1925, in Sierra Madre, grew up in San Marino and later was interned in Gila River Relocation Center, where she met her husband Ted. Shigeko lived a long and remarkable life, witnessing a century of change. In July, she celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ted Morishita; and eldest daughter, Dianne Tomooka (Roy). She is survived by her children, Marilyn Concepcion (Frank), Bill Morishita (Adrienne), and Kathy Block; and grandchildren, Robert Tomooka (Sandy), Tricia Wheelis (Robert), Craig Tomooka (Carla), Grace Morishita (James), Devan Block (Alice), Trina Melani Block, and Adriana “Nina” Lucero (Tommy), along with many great-grandchildren and other relatives.
A private funeral service will be held on a future date.