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Amy Yoshihara Obituary

YOSHIHARA, Amy Ritsuko (66), passed away on July 30, 2009 in Huntington Beach. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Yoshihara; sons, Dean (Tracy) and Marc Yoshihara; grandchildren, Ivy and Violet Yoshihara; mother, Violet Nishijima; brothers, Wayne (Kate) from Hawaii, Ronald (Helen), Kent Nishijima from Hawaii; brothers-in-law, Gordon and Wayne Yoshihara, sister-in-law, April (Michael) Womack; mother-in-law, Masayo Yoshihara; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA. Family requests Aloha attire and that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, P.O. Box 458, Lahaina, Hawaii 96767. (213) 749-1449 www.kubotanikkeimortuary.com

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 8, 2009.

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September 8, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Amy's Passing. I was the librarian at Circle View Library for several years and Amy was one of my favorite teachers. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Cheryl Cuthbert

irene kitamura

August 13, 2009

Dennis,Dean,Marc,Aunty Violet, my thoughts are with you from HK...Amy was soooo sweet . I remember spending last Thanksgiving with her and she brought tons of delicious food. Love,Irene K

Madeline Lund

August 12, 2009

Our Hearts and Prayers go out to Dennis,Sons,Grandchildren,,Amys mom and Brothers and All Family members,neighbors and friends, May God give you the strength to endure this difficult time. We will always remember her lovely smile the kindness in her voice and her wonderfull laugh. THANKS for the memories,Amy. May you Rest In Peace,Amen. Love Madeline,Raymond,Nay-deen,Stefan,Haylee,Jeannine,Nico,Mason and Kyle

Yanagisawa

August 12, 2009

Dennis, Dean, Marc, & Family...

You're in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. Wishing you all strength and peace.

In sympathy,
Keith & Kathy Yanagisawa
Roddy Yanagisawa
Sharon San Nicolas

Janet Horvath-Alterman

August 11, 2009

Dennis and family,
May the love of family and friends help carry you through your grief.

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