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Eleanor Yoshioka Obituary

Eleanor Yoshioka
June 26, 1916 - Sept. 11, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Eleanor peacefully passed away at her home in San Jose, CA. at the age of 97 years. Predeceased by her loving husband, Fred Yoshioka and son Dale Yoshioka. Survived by her brother Bob Noguchi of Denver, daughters Jo Ann Yoshioka-George (Tom) of Oakland, CA., Joy Yoshioka (Roger) of Redding CA., grandchildren Aimee Siebenhaar (Mike), Temujen, Ama Johnson and two great great grandchildren, Elisha and Shemariah Johnson. Eleanor will be remembered for her feisty, vibrant spirit and fierce independence. She always brought a smile to everyone she touched. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013, 5 p.m at the Buddhist Church, 640 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the non-profit: The English Center, 66 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Yoshioka

11 Entries

Grams favorite Cherry Tree

October 11, 2013

Temujen

October 9, 2013

Grandma you will truly be missed by many. You have touched the lives of scountless people that will continue to reverberate throughout our lives and all that have been blessed with your presence. I miss you and am truly honored to have you as my grandma. I wish I could have spent more time with you ... to partake in the humane knowledge and wisdom you have instilled in each and every person that has crossed your path. Tough love is still love ... and that type of candor and straightforward honesty - empathetic love for those around you is the legacy that you have left behind. Now you get to dance among the stars with the love of your life ... peace love, joy, perseverance, and steadfast compassion ... - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/mercurynews/guestbook.aspx?n=eleanor-yoshioka&pid=167136566&eid=sp_gbapprove#sthash.92xntVpX.dpuf

October 7, 2013

Grandma you will truly be missed by many. You have touched the lives of scountless people that will continue to reverberate throughout our lives and all that have been blessed with your presence. I miss you and am truly honored to have you as my grandma. I wish I could have spent more time with you ... to partake in the humane knowledge and wisdom you have instilled in each and every person that has crossed your path. Tough love is still love ... and that type of candor and straightforward honesty - empathetic love for those around you is the legacy that you have left behind. Now you get to dance among the stars with the love of your life ... peace love, joy, perseverance, and steadfast compassion ...

AMA JOHNSON

October 6, 2013

To my wonderful strong grandma whom is so awesome. I will miss you ALOT just being around you. Plus I will miss you always giving me advise about life. Just us watching movies and Prison Break..lol Grandma you are my HERO you have taught me and showed me that it's okay to fall and get back up. I love you grandma VERY MUCH...Every where I go I know you are with me...LOVE YOU VERRRRY MUCH...

tom george

October 6, 2013

mom, you are missed and loved by all. i wanted you to know you are and will always be my best "niner" cheer buddy :) and the grandest mother in law ever....i love you and miss you..Tom

October 5, 2013

To my BFF JoAnn, and the Yoshioka Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Yet, there is no end to life just a another passage, your Mom remains in every heart that felt her presence! May your Family stay strong, wishing each one "Peace and Wellness!
Joyce

Bill & Ann Casella

October 5, 2013

We were so glad we got to know you. We have such fond memories of all of us in the swimming pool and how much you came to love it. You were a very sweet and loving person and we will miss you greatly. We can see you now, a remote in one hand and popcorn in the other!
Our sincere sympathy , Bill and Ann

JoAnn Yoshioka

October 5, 2013

Mom, You've always been with me and always will. We had some good times together these past two years and I will hold onto them forever. I'm so proud you were my mother, it was so easy to love you so very much.

October 3, 2013

Dear Yoshioka family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Eleanor lived a long and happy life. She will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. She lived a life with courage and good cheer--a life well lived. She is indeed
dancing in the stars with her loved ones. Keeping you in our thoughts.
With deepest sympathy, Jim and Nancy

October 2, 2013

Mom, your memory will forever live with us. You gave us so much and we appreciate all your gifts; I am so happy your last years were filled with love and joy.

Your daughter, Joy

Aimee Siebenhaar

October 2, 2013

I miss you so much already..You will always and forever be in my heart. Love you lots, Grams!!

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