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Hatsuyo Sakamoto Obituary
Resident of Campbell
Died peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at age 84. She was born on November 23, 1925 to parents Chiyomi & Kiyoto Shinagawa. Polly spent three years in Japanese Internment Camps at Santa Anita, CA and Heart Mountain, Wyoming, of which she shared stories with family members, but never complained of the hardships she endured. She was a smart, strong-minded, no fuss-attitude, tomboy, who, through her later years, loved gardening, reading novels, doing crossword & Sudoku puzzles & watching sports on TV while relaxing in her favorite bedroom recliner chair. Polly also enjoyed bowling with her Yu-Ai Kai senior group & frequent gambling trips to Reno.
Polly is preceded by her brother, the late Victor Shinagawa, & she is survived by her sister, Betty Fujiko, half-sister, Fujiko Shinagawa, her two children, Craig Sakamoto & Jacqueline Yamaguchi, & grandchildren, Matthew Kevin & Dorene.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 7pm at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin on 640 N. 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. In honor of Polly's spirit, the family requests your presence in business casual attire, no formality (avoid wearing all black - come as you are). The family invites those present to share stories & for those unable to attend, please share at www.willowglenfuneralhome.com and celebrate the life of Hatsuyo "Polly" Sakamoto.
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Jeanne-Marie Rachlin
September 29, 2010
Dear Craig and Adrienne,
We are all thinking of you in your loss. We saw the wonderful obituary on your mother in the paper today. I always wondered where you got your interest in crossword and Sudoku puzzles! We send our deepest sympathies and hope that time will help to heal your grief.
Lillian Kanzaki
September 29, 2010
Dear Jacque and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother and grandmother. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the services but grieve with you. Stay well.
In Gassho, Lillian
September 29, 2010
Craig and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We trust that you are comforted by your mother's painless passing. Yet, it is so hard to loose one's mother. Hopefully, your fond memories will sustain you at this sad time.
Love, Susan and John Baird
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