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Toyoko Kushida Obituary

Toyoko Kushida entered nirvana at age 92 on January 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. Toyoko grew up in Tokyo, Japan. As a young woman, she was a kimono maker when she met her future husband, Fred Takeshi Kushida, while he was stationed in Japan with the U.S. Army. They married in 1953 and moved back to Fred's home town of Sacramento where they raised a family and ran a successful business, Kushida TV. Toyoko was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister Hiroshi and Michiko Nishimaki. Toyoko is survived by her husband, Fred, their children Irene Yang (Richard), Jean Uda (Kyle), Janet Saldana (Manuel), Victor Kushida (Pat) and Steven Kushida, grandchildren Jaclyn (Garry), Ryan, Isamu, Kelly, Rebecca and Sydney, great grandchild Evan and extended family members. There will be a private family memorial service. In lieu of koden, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 23, 2018.

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Marcia (Okawara) Ito

January 26, 2018

Dear Fred, Irene, Jean, Janet, Victor, Steven and your respective families,

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Toyoko-san. She was a very special and supportive person. I know that we all age, but she seemed ageless to me.
I have so many fond memories of spending together with your family----especially when were growing up as neighbors on Haggin Avenue.
My mom was right when she would often say, "Toyoko-san and the Kushida Family were the best neighbors we could ever have."
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Diane Hawkins

January 21, 2018

Dear Irene & Richard,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your dear mom. Take care . . .

Patti Caraska

January 17, 2018

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Growing up across the street from your family on Clipper Way, and after we moved away, it was always nice knowing the Kushida family was a mainstay of the neighborhood. Patti, Karen, and Kellie (Boring). Our thoughts are with all of you.

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