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Anne Yamasaki Obituary

Anne S. Yamasaki Passed away on May 16, 2010, the day before her 74th birthday. Anne was a distinguished calligrapher. She leaves her husband George, daughter Susan Okimoto, stepchildren Emily & Paul Yamasaki, brother Leigh Sakamaki, two grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and many other relatives as well as countless friends. Anne was always a dazzling ray of sunshine. She will be remembered on Saturday, June 26 at 3:30 p. m. at the Issei Memorial Hall, Japanese Cultural & Community Center, 1840 Sutter St., S.F.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jun. 20, 2010.

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Tracy L Sakamaki

May 31, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. RIP Cousin Anne Yamasaki ( Sakamaki).

Tracy L Sakamaki

May 31, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. RIP Cousin Ann Yamasaki ( Sakamaki).

Sharren Sakamaki

July 3, 2010

My sincerest condolences go out to you George. Ann was such a sweet, sweet lady!!! It seems like yesterday that I had thanksgiving dinner with you two. My grandpa, Ben Sakamaki had wanted me to meet you two, since I was living in S.F at the time, and I'm so glad I did! Again, my deepest sympathies and God's blessings are with you George...

Vernon Miyata

June 26, 2010

Dearest George, I give my sincerest condolences to you. I, too, am saddened by the passing of a dear, sweet person. Anne was a bright shining star who never failed to spread her happiness to others. Each meeting at the J-Town Jazz Ensemble gigs would bring a cheerful smile to my face. She will be remembered fondly.

June 24, 2010

I was saddened to hear of the passing of
a wonderful friend. I will never forget
Anne, and wish we had crossed paths in later life.
Lorraine Souza Silva Punahou 53

June 23, 2010

Anne Yamasaki's bright sunny smile will always shine upon us !

The Gwee Family

Paul Yonemura

June 23, 2010

Dear George, I'm so sorry that I didn't hear about this sooner! You and Anne have to be the biggest fans of everything I do. Anne will be missed very much, needless to say. Someone very significant has passed out of my life. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Paul Yonemura

June 20, 2010

Dear George,
I was saddened to learn of Anne's passing. Although we were only casual acqaintances, she was always charming and gracious when we met. My condolences to you and your family.

Judy Schutzman

Susie Okimoto

June 20, 2010

We will miss you Tutu!
Love, Dylan & Megan

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