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2010
Sumiko Duenas Obituary
Sumiko Duenas, 82, died Oct. 10, 2010, in Thousand Oaks of natural causes.
Sumiko was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Wakkanai, Japan (Hokkaido). She married Staff Sergeant Jose Bamba Duenas in 1956 and moved to Oxnard in 1965. After the death of her husband in December of 1965 who was killed in action in South Viet Nam, Sumiko devoted all of her time to raising her four children: Jose, Carmen, Cecilia, and Terrisa. Her interests included sewing, gardening, and cooking. But her passion was painting.
Sumiko is survived by her children, Jose Duenas, Carmen Lamp, Cecilia Duenas, and Terrisa Duenas; three grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, and Jane Lamp; sons-in-law, Scott Lamp and Jason Lockwood; daughter-in-law, Terri Duenas.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of our mother to organizations supporting the Armed Forces would be appreciated (e.g., Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled Veterans of America, National Association for Uniformed Services).
Services were held on Oct. 20, 2010 at Conrad-Carroll Mortuary. Burial took place at Santa Clara Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sumiko Duenas
A Forgotten Friend
December 1, 2010
It is with sorrow that I heard of Mrs. Duenas' passing. My heartfelt condolences for her son and daughters.
November 18, 2010
Dear Jose,
Please accept my sincere thoughts of sympathy to you and all the family. I know how much you loved your mom- you spoke of her with such devotion. As long as you have memories, she will live in your heart forever.
Your friend,
Darlene Johnson
Gary Schumacher
November 15, 2010
Jose
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joni Wright
November 15, 2010
Jose and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. As I write this, I realize my mom would have been 74 today, and has been in Heaven now 27 years. I miss her no less than when she died...our moms are just so special. I will keep you in my prayers, my friend.
Much love,
Joni
Nanci Paulson
November 14, 2010
To the Duenas family,
My condolences on the passing of your mom. Knowing and working with both Cecelia and Teresa at HHS, I can say that she has left a wonderful legacy in the children she raised.
Nanci (Burkhart) Paulson
Irene Nava
November 13, 2010
To the Duenas Family:
I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing, I lived a few houses down from your family, I'm one of the Mafnas's that lived on Monterey St. May the lord be with your family.
November 12, 2010
"Jose, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please accept my condolences and prayers to you and your family. Sylvia Wright
November 9, 2010
Sumiko was a cherished family friend over the decades. We will certainly miss her and can only hope that the family can find the support they need to get through this hardship.
Sumiko put her children as a first priority when the time came & nobody could have done a better job.
May the Lord give you the needed strength at this time.
Megumi & Bill Donaldson
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