Tsuyako Wada Obituary

WADA , Tsuyako
Passed away on February 10, 2007 at her residence in Chatsworth. Predeceased by her husband, Yasumatsu, sons, Isamu, Kazuo and Osamu Wada and daughter, Mitsuye Takaki; she is survived by her daughters, Chiyoko Betty Yoshimura, Stella Katsuki, Ruby (Hiromu) Matsuo, Barbara Hayashi, Fumi Sato and June Wada; sons, Cary, Haruo, Masaru (Pauline), and Sakaye (Kimi) Wada; daughters-in-law, Sue and Carmen Wada; son-in-law, Minoru Takaki; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great great grandchildren; sister, Teiko Yamamura; she is also survived by other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 15, 7:30 p.m. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. 1st St., L.A.
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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Tsuyako Wada

10 Entries

Mandy Wada-Quan

February 27, 2007

I'd like to share one, of many, happy times with Grandma, and that was Japanese dancing. I've been dancing since I was about 5 or 6 at the Sun valley and San Fernando Valley Japanese carnivals. I will never forget seeing grandma there working the taco booth and smiling with all her friends. When she wasn't working she was dancing. She looked so cute and I was always so proud to tell my friends,"That's my Grandma!"
The day of the carnival we would go to Grandmas house and she would dress me up in my Kimono. After a couple years, my Mom would dress me but we would always stop by Grandmas for that once over look and it never failed, she would always "re-do-it" making sure I looked perfect.
I still dance these days but now we all dance with our daughters.A big smile would come to my face when I saw Grandma walking around with her friends, holding hands and Staci and I were so proud to say "That's our Grandma!"
We've missed her that last couple years and I'm sure we will always look for her.
We will miss her very, very much.

Roger & Vicki Matsuo

February 25, 2007

Grandma was a woman who set examples – both in life and in death.
She was honoured by her community, respected by her friends and loved by her ever growing and diverse family.

She was blessed to live long enough to see her family enjoy many successes – and live life to the fullest – just the way she did.

We were blessed to have her in our lives – to live and learn from the examples she set, to share her passions and enjoy her sense of humour.

She passed peacefully and painlessly – the way she would have liked it-
we should all be so fortunate.

She left a legacy that we are all grateful for. We will have her in our hearts and in our thoughts forever.

Gma Wada Chris & Lisa Mann Christmas 2006

Lisa Wada Mann

February 23, 2007

Uncle Sax said it well when he said "I am Mom's favorite son! And if you ask any one of us here, we will all say that we are her favorite because that is how she treated ALL of us."

In my younger years, I kinda felt like the outcast because I was hapa. Truth of the matter is that Gma always loved me just the same as everyone else. For those of us that have seen the movie "Lilo and Stitch" - "Ohana means family - AND NO ONE GETS LEFT BEHIND!" I am one of the most fortunate people to have had Gma and Junie raise myself and Lori. So...not only did Gma raise me as her 16th child, Junie (though she will never admit it!) was also a mother figure to me. They both taught us respect, dignity, LAUGHTER and how to have FUN!

Junie not only took the best care of Gma that we could have ever asked for - she was her sidekick - always having FUN! One of my fondest memories growing up was going out on holidays with Gma, Junie (driving, of course) and Osamu, whether it be Valentines, Easter, Christmas, or any other holiday to deliver cards and gifts to family! Gma always shared her love, joy and laughter with all of us for 101 years! May we, as her family, continue her legacy. We are very blessed to have had so many years of happiness with Gma.

WE LOVE YOU GMA! CHRISTMAS 2006. CHRIS AND LISA MANN

February 23, 2007

Haruo Wada

February 18, 2007

I can't remember Mom smacking me when I was kid, I'm sure she did but I don't remember it. I do remember one time a few years ago, I went to the Pomona Fair and had a few beers, feeling frisky, I walked by this booth for ear piercing with pretty girls in it. Mind you I was feeling pretty good with the beers I consumed. They talked me into getting my ear pierced. So I left the fair with an earring on.
I forgot about having the earring and 3 months later I went to visit Mom and she said "Haruo, you have an earring on!!!" and smacked me upside my head. Mind you I was 61 years old and getting scolded by Mom! I guess Mothers will always be Mothers no matter how old you are. I just wanted to share this with you. I thought you would get a kick out of it. I loved Mom and I know we all did and I do miss her very much. I know she is in a better place. I also want to thank Junie for taking care of Mom all these years. Great job Junie!

Haruo

Jay Takaki

February 16, 2007

Rose and I were just reminising about how amazing Grandma was on her Las Vegas trips. It would be summer in very hot weather and Grandma and Juni would be walking the strip and visiting all the casinos between Excaliber and Circus Circus. Man, that is a very, very long and hot walk. I also loved seeing Grandma's happy smile at the Casino with a huge bucket of quarters following one of her jackpots at the slots. When my Mom was alive, she would always tell us stories about Grandma and her wild concert experiences seeing Elvis Presley at the Las Vegas Hilton. These are memories that I will always treasure.

Rose and I will always remember the Christmas parties and New Years Day celebration at Grandma's house as it brought the whole family together. Thank you Juni and Lori for taking care of Grandma. We will always love her and will miss her.

Love
Jay, Rose, Ramon and Brielle Takaki

Nancy & Michael Miyoshi

February 14, 2007

Nancy and I, as well as everyone else, will greatly miss Grandmas presence at all the huge family gatherings.
Knowing that she lived a full life was very heart warming. She will always remain in our hearts, and remembered as
an extrordinary person.
Grandma....We will all miss you !!!

Love, Michael & Nancy Miyoshi

Mas and Pauline Wada

February 13, 2007

Mama, Mom, or Grandma,
You will be in our hearts forever. You have been an important part of our lives. You have shown us how to be loving, kind and caring. Your legacy continues in each of us.

Lori

February 13, 2007

Tsuyako
led a productive life full of energy and love. She spent her time
working in the home so that the family would be well taken care of. Thanks Grandma.
Lori

Joanna Yasuko Barker

February 13, 2007

Grandma Wada was an amazing woman...I will miss her dearly...

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