Akiko Kimura

1919 - 2017

Akiko Kimura obituary, 1919-2017, San Pedro, AZ

Akiko Kimura

1919 - 2017

BORN

1919

DIED

2017

Akiko Kimura Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 12, 2017.
Akiko Kimura (98) passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017 in Torrance, CA . She was predeceased in death by John Kimura, her husband of 70 years.

Akiko is survived by daughter Joyce Kimura, son Ray (Karen) Kimura, and daughter Sharon (Willie) Wolleat; grandchildren Natalie (George) Thimsen, Jared (Cindy) Kimura, and Kelsey (Mario) Amalfitano; brothers Wattie (Helen) Tanita, Stome (Yoshie) Tanita and Toru (Betty) Tanita. Her survivors also include seven great-grandchildren and numerous members of her large extended family.

A memorial service will be held on February 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301.

Donations may be made to the Diabetic Association or a charity organization of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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