Masako Koda Obituary
Masako was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Miyuki Dohzen; son, Richard Masanobu (Carolyn) Koda; grandchildren, Tiffany Dohzen, Traycie (Cory) Koyanagi, Samantha (Malcolm) Ahoy and Alyssa Koda. Also surviving her are her two great grandsons, Aiden and Devin Koyanagi as well as many extended family members whose lives were touched by her presence. Her husband, Dan Noboru Koda preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th Street, Gardena on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 10:30am.
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