Los Angeles, California
1916 - 2019
February 21, 1916 - February 21, 2019 Sosei Shizuye Matsumoto, 103 years old, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully at her residence.She is survived by her daughter, Karen Matsumoto; granddaughter, Miko Branch; great-grandson, Faison Branch; niece; Etsuko Ota; and other relatives.Funeral...
Read MoreMy condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)
March 05, 2019
At Nisei-week festival at Nishihonganji 7/ 2012
Taka Ohashi
March 04, 2019
Taka Ohashi
March 04, 2019 | San Marino, CA
There was only one reason why I could not attend her funeral and that in fact did happen. I am so distressed I cannot personally share my condolences with MATSUMOTO Sensei's family. As her student since 1985 she has gifted me an extraordinary experience of Chado.. I know she will rest in peace. Gassho.
Lauren Sochi Deutsch
March 03, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA
My sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Sosei Shizuye Matsumoto. We used to address her "Suzy-san." She was such an open hearted Tea Person and made people feel always welcomed.
Suzy-san, the Grand Dame of Tea, introduced a joy of Chanoyu to so many people with her unique and lovely personality. Her warm and beautiful smile will be missed.
Masako Soyu Miyahara
March 01, 2019 | New Yorik, NY
Sosei Matsumoto was my tea ceremony teacher, my mentor, a friend, and most of all, only one of two Chajins (tea people) I had the great pleasure to know.
I met my husband through her, experienced tea ceremony life in Kyoto, learned about life, taught with her and met so many tea friends. We shared tea ceremony with the community through tea demonstrations, narration, and special events like Nisei Week.
But the special times working with fellow classmates setting up,...
Shoko Araki
February 28, 2019 | Fountain Valley, CA
My condolences to your family for your loss. May God be your strength in this time of deep sorrow. (Psalms 18:6)
February 27, 2019
