Kikuko Chiba Brown

Kikuko Chiba Brown Kikuko Chiba Brown ("Kiko") passed away from brain cancer on October 18, 2010. She was born on October 27, 1931 in Sendai, Japan, one out of five children of Morigi Chiba and Enayo Yamashita.

Kiko worked on a military base in Japan, where she met and married US soldier Willie Brown. Son, Kenji was born in Japan. She immigrated to the US on May 11, 1957 (Mother's Day).

The family first lived on an Army base in Tacoma, Washington, where daughter Ramona ("Mona") and son Josetsu ("Joe") were born. Once her husband was discharged from the Army, they permanently relocated to Los Angeles, CA.

In 1995 Kiko moved to Woodbridge, VA, to be near her son Kenji and his family. She resided in the Lake Ridge Fellowship House until she became ill in 2008. There she made many friends and was known for her helpful nature, sense of humor, and her Origami skill.

Kiko is survived by her 3 children, 5 grandchildren (Deonca, Kevin, Keith, & Kyle Brown and Daniel Berrier) and 3 great-grandchildren (twins, Gabriel and Kaydence Brown, and Lily Amaya Brown) and many friends and relatives who loved her.

Viewing is from 5:00-7:00pm with funeral services following at 7:00pm on Monday, October 25, 2010 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Square Foundation, 250 Exchange Place, Suite G, Herndon, VA 20170.




This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).