Marie M. Kaneko

Marie M. Kaneko March 29, 1941 - Aug. 8, 2008 Marie Marian Kaneko, 67, of Stockton and Lodi, passed away peacefully at home in Lodi in the presence of her family after a 3 year battle with lung cancer. Born on March 29, 1941 in Stockton, she attended Edison High School. She was very involved in school activities including student council and membership in various clubs. Marie was also an honor roll student and received many athletic honors in basketball. She received her BA degree in Liberal Arts from UOP in 1964. She was an Elementary school teacher at Commodore Skills School, Stockton and the Morgan Hill and Sunnyvale areas as well. She was a respected colleague and teacher. Along with her husband George, she was co-owner of Charter Way Florist in Stockton. A member of the Stockton Buddhist Temple, Gedatsu Church USA and the California Teachers Assoc. In her later life she enjoyed traveling with her husband and family, spending time with her cherished grandchildren, teaching, gardening and nature. Marie is remembered for her friendliness, leadership abilities, willingness to help others and especially her infectious smile. Marie is survived by her mother, Tokiyo Uyesugi of Stockton. Loving wife for 44 years to George Kaneko of Lodi. Devoted mother of Alene (Wes) Hashimoto of Lodi and Keith (Leslie) Kaneko of Sacramento. Grandmother of Matthew and Mariko Hashimoto. Sister of Bob (Lois) Uyesugi of Sacramento and Torrance, Joan (Stan) Fujikawa of Lake Tahoe and James (Virginia) Uyesugi of Garden Grove and San Jose Friends are invited to attend services on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Dr., Stockton. Visitation hours Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way at Beckman Rd., Lodi. Max Carroll assisting the family. Private committal in the Garden of Gospels, Cherokee Memorial Park. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.