Lisa Yamaguchi-Tonar

Lisa Yamaguchi-Tonar Obituary

Lisa Yamaguchi -Tonar Taken too young at the age of 38 she departed this life on May 18th 2005, she died peacefully with her loving family in attendance. Born in Ontario, Oregon on December 31st 1966, the daughter of Kazuo and Kaye Yamaguchi, she was one of four children. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Brian Tonar of Boulder Creek, Calif., her mother Kaye Yamaguchi of Ontario, Oregon, sisters Marla Yagi and Colette Yamaguchi of Portland, Oregon, and brother Doug Yamaguchi of Los Angeles, California.

Lisa was an incredibly beautiful person whose smile and laugh would fill any room with joy, and fill the hearts of those around her with love. She had a love for the outdoors, sports, cooking, and spending time with family, she truly loved life.

Friends and family are openly invited to help celebrate Lisa's life by attending the memorial service on Monday, May 23rd at 3 p.m. at the San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 North 5th Street. In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation to the Sarcoma Alliance at www.sarcomaalliance.org.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on May 21, 2005.

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Gail Morishige

May 23, 2005

Lisa was such a rare and unique individual... she was a very good friend. I remember so many good times with Lisa growing up. We were at times inseperable. I thought of Lisa like a sister. She brought a lot of happiness to my life. And I am truly thankful to have had her in my life for as many years as I did. I will NEVER forget her, our friendship, the person she was.

Always,

Gail

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