Born
October 15, 1924
Passed Away
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Service
Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church on Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Obituary for Sumi Koyano
KOYANO, Sumi (88) peacefully passed away on March 13, 2013 in Thousand Oaks. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Koyano; children, Duane (Karen) Koyano and Yoko (Wayde) Shimoda; granddaughters, Kiku and Kelly Koyano, and Rachel Shimoda; siblings, Tom Tochihara, Hatsuko Moriguchi and Katherine Doi; in-laws, Setsuko (Roy) Mikawa of Oklahoma City, OK, Roy Koyano, Arthur (Tamiko) Koyano of Denver, CO, and Lily (Bernie) Brenes of Lake Tahoe, CA; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 10:30AM at Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centinela Avenue, LA. Additional parking will be available at the Venice Japanese Community Center, 12448 Braddock Drive, LA.Note: Flower orders for the service of Sumi Koyano have been requested to be omitted.
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Condolences and best wishes
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Naomi Tashiro March 16, 2013, 5:47 AM | Our condolences to your family. We were so fortunate to have seen her last summer for Uncle Goons birthday. She will be greatly missed. She had such a bubbly spirit. Loving thoughts to your family. Naomi and Fudge Tashiro. |
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John Heard March 16, 2013, 8:02 AM | Hi Duane, I did not have the opportunity to meet your mother but I know she was a special person. It is such a difficult time for you and your family but she is now resting peacefully. Please call on me for anything I may assist with. John Heard |
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Rob and Pam Brothers March 16, 2013, 2:59 PM | We are so sorry to hear of Sumi’s passing. She was such a special lady. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Sending loving thoughts to the Koyano family at this sad time. Rob and Pam Brothers |
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Phyllis Nakagawa (Sasa) March 17, 2013, 8:50 AM | Auntie Sumie, the "Happy hearted” Auntie that taught us piano and helped us to laugh will be missed dearly. She was a positive part of our lives growing up. Our condolences to your family. Phyllis (Sasa) and Bryan Nakagawa |
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John Braaten March 18, 2013, 10:05 PM | My condolences to The Koyano Family. I had the privilege of knowing Sumi for over 30 years. She and the entire Koyano family taught me valuable lessons as a young man. Most importantly the value of hard work. Sumi was a strong woman with a heart of gold. I will always remember her in the kitchen as I finished a day working with Duane. She’d offer me something to eat or send me on my way with something she’d grown in her garden. She was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed. John Braaten |
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mark Inteso March 21, 2013, 4:24 PM | hi duane, so very sorry for the loss of your mother i remember her at a few soccer games of kiku’s my prayers go out to the koyano family. your mother was a special person, and you are the same. best wishes, mark inteso |
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Richard Garcia April 8, 2013, 2:14 PM | Mr. Koyano, Duane, Yoko and Families, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife and mother Sumi Koyano. It was our honor and priviledge to be with you at the funeral services. It was a beautiful tribute to wonderful woman. It was very evident that Mrs. Koyano was loved and deeply cared for. Hers was a life well lived. Please know your in our thoughts and prayers. Richard & Rachel Garcia |
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