Los Angeles, California
Age 60
(60), passed away on July 6, 2017 in Buena Park. She is survived by her husband, Alan Ishii; children, Marissa (KC) Yamashita, Kyle (April Tharachai), Akemi, and Cody Ishii; grandchildren, Avery Yamashita, Wyatt Ishii, and Reagan Yamashita; brothers, Chuck and David Higashi; sister-in-law, Donna...
Read MoreOur hearts are heavy with the news of Karen's passing. We send our love and prayers to Alan and family. So thankful for the many wonderful memories shared during those VFW basketball years...
The Kawata Family
August 06, 2017
Our Deepest condolences and greatest sorrow for the loss of Karen, a kind, generous, awesome woman who devoted her life to others. She was always there for other people. We were invited to go to Santa Anita Park for the Redress plaque and we got to know her more. She was very funny, kind and gracious. She and Alan and her family worked hard and made the VFW Youth Group a respected community service group. We count ourselves lucky to have known her. We pray that her wonderful husband Alan...
August 05, 2017
