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Marie Kaneko Obituary
Stockton, CA
Marie M. Kaneko
March 29, 1941 - August 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 1:00 p.m. in the Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Dr., Stockton. Visitation hours Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 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.
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Memories and Condolences
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Clare Becker
August 18, 2008
I was so sad to hear of Marie's passing. We began teaching at Commodore the same year and she was an inspiration to me, such an excellant teacher! The world will miss her beautiful smile. My thoughts are with you all. God bless.
Priscilla Wyatt
August 16, 2008
To the Family of Marie Kaneko,
Marie was an excellent and amazing teacher from A thru Z...
A - She was awesome, B - Beautiful smile, C- Cared about the Children hers, and those entrusted to her care, D - Delightful and Dedicated, E - Educated, F - Fantastic Teacher, Family Oriented,G - Gracious, Grandchildren she adored, George her companion for forty- four, H - Happy, I - Intelligent, J - Jubilant, K - Kindhearted, L - Lived her Life, Loving, M - Marvelous, She loved her Mom, N - Noteworthy, O - Outstanding Educator, P - Pencils and Pens she would use to write notes home to parents, Q - Quiet at times and Quaint-essential, R - Radiant Smile, S - Super, Sensational, cared about her Students, T - Talented, Terrific Teacher, U - Understanding and Unique, V - Vivacious, W - Wise Woman, X - eXceptional, eXcellent, Y- Youthful, Z - Marie's Zero hour has come....Marie was a Wonderful and Amazing teacher, friend and woman from A thru Z... She will definitely be missed....My prayers are with you...
Rich Kim
August 16, 2008
I'm lost for words. May your family find strength in the days ahead and Marie in your hearts forever.
Arthur & Joyce Supnet
August 15, 2008
Our sincere condolences to the Kaneko/Uyesugi family for your loss. I've known Marie for 50 years and will always remember her for her smile, even during those times of adversity. Marie was ever the voice of reasoning and sensibility. She changed the lives of many of us for the better. She will be greatly missed by a bunch of people. May she rest in peace. God Bless the entire Kaneko/Uyesugi family.
Grace Espinoza
August 15, 2008
To the Kaneko family
Our deepest sincere sympathy. We remember Marie always with a warm smile. May God bless you and your family at this time.
Love the Espinoza Family(Joe,Grace, Jose and Michael)
Trina Manzer
August 15, 2008
We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Kaneko. My daughter Ariel had the privilege of having Mrs. Kaneko as a school teacher at Commodore School. She was a wonderful, dear person who taught my daughter not only about academic subjects but life lessons as well. Our deepest sympathies to the family. She will be greatly missed.
Trip to Victoria, Canada - April 2006
August 14, 2008
Maxine Richey
August 14, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Marie. I remember her as an elegant and charming lady, and I know I echo our Legacy family in saying we will miss her greatly. May our Creator help your family to heal and to always remember the richness of your lives together.
Doris Taylor
August 14, 2008
I am so saddened to learn of Marie's passing. I so enjoyed talking to her at our Legacy cancer support group. She was a fine lady and we at Legacy will mis her dearly. God be with you George and all her family.,
Doris Taylor
Thanksgiving 2007
August 14, 2008
Marie, George, Keith & Leslie-New Years 2008
August 14, 2008
Marie & Alene - Nov. 2007
August 14, 2008
Wedding Day
August 14, 2008
Fly Fishing duo
August 14, 2008
Busy Bee reunion
August 14, 2008
Stockton Busy Bees
August 14, 2008
Spring 2007
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Mother's Day 2008
August 14, 2008
Graduation photo
August 14, 2008
Ken Wong
August 14, 2008
I will always remember Mrs. Kaneko for her elegance, kindness and strong sense of family. I feel fortunate to have been able to share many fond memories of her through Zebras. She will be missed dearly.
George Brown
August 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Kaneko Family
Marie was a wonderful loving person.
George & Marilyn Brown
MARO SASAKI
August 14, 2008
TO THE ENTIRE KANEKO/UYESUGI CLAN,
MY DEEPEST SORROWS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE LOSS OF MARIE.
SENMARO SASAKI (FORMERLY OF SACRAMENTO, CA.)
Mich Shoji-Lee
August 14, 2008
We are so sad to hear of "Mom" Kaneko's passing. It seems like just yesterday she was trying to round up Keith and separate him from those goofballs - the Zebra Boys.... and groaning when she saw Doug, Robb, and Greg heading her way to persuade her to let Keith stay with them.
Our deepest condolences. Please know we are thinking of you and will do anything to help.
Robb Maruyama
August 13, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kaneko family.
Mrs. "K" was a big part of how all the Zebra boy's became friends that quickly grew into a brotherhood. Thank you for your support, advice and kindness you've given us over the years.
Greg Imahara
August 13, 2008
Dear Kaneko's,
My deepest condolences on your loss. When I think back on my memory of Mrs. K, it was when Keith ran into the ocean in Santa Cruz and lost his glasses. He thought it was the end of the world, but Mrs. K was so understanding and sympathetic. And that's how I'll always remember her.
Please let me know if there is anything I or my family can do for you.
Dan Wright
August 12, 2008
I'm very saddened to hear of Marie's passing. She was an inspirational and stabilizing force at Commodore Stockton Skills School, where I had the great fortune to work with her. The world is missing an outstanding teacher.
Demitra and Briana duncan
August 12, 2008
My family and I would like to send our condolences to your family. Mrs. Kaneko was my daugthers 2nd grade teacher, and she was the one that brought my daughter out of her shell and was always very encouraging. We will miss her greatly.
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