Aug. 5, 1925 – May 9, 2017
Mary passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017. Born in Mt. View, California, Mary lived in Los Angeles for many years after leaving Heart Mountain. Once retired, she moved to Tracy, California.
A loving mother to Nanette Lyne (William Hogue); grandmother to Akemi Meri (Michael Carrillo); great-grandmother to Wyatt William and Hunter Steven. Mary was the youngest sister to Shigeo Saito, Kasumi (Bessie) Idemoto, Toshiye Taniguchi and Katsuyoshi (Jack) Saito. She had many nieces and nephews that she held close to her heart.
Funeral services will be held at San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, on May 25, 2017 at 7 p.m.