Angelina Raso Okamura

1909 - 2015

Sept. 2, 1909 ~ Oct. 21, 2015
Angelina Raso Okamura, passed away from natural causes October 21, 2015. She was 106. She was known by everyone she came in contact with as 'Grandma O'.
Grandma O was born September 2, 1909, in Plaza Vieja, Guanajuato, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States with her family on August 16, 1917. She married her husband Yoheiji Okamura on December 12, 1923, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Grandma O loved working in her garden, tending to her beautiful rose bushes, making tortillas, and spending time with her family. She received the Centurion Award as well as an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Benedict XVI for her 100th birthday.
She is survived by her brother, Trino (Eva) Raso. Children; Frank (Aleena) Okamura, Esther Sasaki, Linda Fuller, and son-in-law William Louie. 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and a large extended family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Yoheiji. Children; Ruby Lopez, Merrie Louie, Joseph Okamura and sons-in-law Gilbert Lopez, Buck Sasaki and Les Fuller. Our family would like to thank all of the caregivers for the gracious compassion Grandma O received. A special thank you to Linda Fuller for all of her loving care.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, October 26, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Ann Catholic Church, 450 East 2100 South. A vigil service will be held Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 7 p.m., also at the church, where friends may call from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary.