Diane Etsuko Hayashi, 77, passed away April 24, 2024. She was born May 21, 1946 in Sanger, California. Diane graduated from Monterey High School, and moved to Hawaii after marrying Douglas. They raised four children in Salinas and welcomed grandchildren with open arms.
Diane leaves her beloved husband, Doug; son, Craig Hayashi; daughters Dina Hayashi and Kelli (Jon) Knapp; grandsons, Ben and Barrett Knapp and Jerramy Hayashi. She is now at peace with her parents Tadao and Ruby Nakamura, son Mark Hayashi, and grandson PJ Hayashi.
There will be a wake on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10am-12pm at Struve & Laporte. A private burial service will be scheduled later.
If you wish to remember Diane, please donate to Carmel Mission Foundation, P.O. Box 221351, Carmel, CA 93922-1351.
Teiko Matsuo age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family the evening of March 26, 2024. She was the oldest of four children born to Toyotaro and Haruno Ishihara in Lodi, California and grew up in Sacramento before being interned at Tule Lake in 1942 at the age of 16.
Teiko worked for the State of California for 35 years. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, movies, crocheting, crafts, Reno bus trips, and tending to her orchids and flowers.
She was a member of the Sacramento Buddhist Church and enjoyed volunteering for church functions, ACC’s bingo hall, and the local JACL office.
Teiko enjoyed her large family gatherings. She is survived by her five children, Sharyn (Jimmy), Dennis (Linda), Cindy (Maynard), Kevin (Jessica) and Ricki; seven grandchildren Robyn (Jeff), Ryan (Kris), Jeremy (Ali), Garett, Royce (Yari), Cody, and Courtney; eight great-grandchildren Dylan, Aubrie, Alex, Bryce, Colby, Dax, Jace and Rylie; sister Judy Sakamoto and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Toyotaro and Haruno Ishihara, husband Shoichi Matsuo, sister Mary Kuwabara and brother Joey Ishihara.
She will be remembered for her love of life, silly humor, and dedication to family. The family would like to thank her care home; Angeline Kang Houston, SLPH RC and dedicated staff; Agnes, Rey, Jim, Ricardo and others.
Edward Masanori Morishima was admitted into St. Agnes Hospital and diagnosed with both the flu and Covid. During the course of treatment, he suffered a massive heart attack and dies on April 17, 2024. Ed was 78 years old.
We wish to thank the staff of doctors and nurses for the specialized treatment and care Ed received. Also acknowledge special appreciation to Dr. Dalpinder Sandhu, Ed’s cardiologist for the years he supervised and monitored Ed and his heart. Thanks as well to Dr. Dennis Nakata, his primary care doctor.
Ed was preceded in death by his father Masato, his mother Yachiye, sisters Dorothy, Nancy and Lilly Crouch. He is survived by his sister Alice, Cousin Michael Moriyama, nephew Matt Crouch.
A memorial service has been scheduled for May 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm., Fresno Buddist Church, 2690 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno, CA 93720.
Stanley Yasushi Nitta, age 100, of Davis, California, peacefully passed away into God’s Glory on April 6, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1924, in Loomis, California, to Jiro and Yaye Nitta. Stan was the oldest son in a family of seven… Grace, Stanley, Emily, Cavin, Clarence, Anna, and Edna. Growing up in the peach, pear, and plum orchards developed an independent foundation. Learning to drive a tractor at age 10 and tooling around in the family truck at 12. Stan also developed a sense of community through the First Methodist Church of Loomis. John 14:27
Stan persevered through many life challenges beginning with the Great Depression including the loss of the oldest child Grace as a toddler. Then during his senior year of high school, Americans of Japanese heritage were unjustly uprooted and incarcerated. The Nitta family was interned for three years at Tule Lake. Tragically, during the internment the family lost a
son, Calvin, at the age of 15. Despite these hardships, Stan endured. The Japanese refer to Gaman… Preserve your dignity during tough times. Show emotional maturity and self-control, even when faced with challenges. Remember to be patient, resilient, and understanding. James 1:12
Stan joined the Army following WWII, but his service was cut short – when he returned home to support his family after his father’s sudden passing, taking on the role of the
head of the household at just 22 years old. Romans 12:10
Stan met the love of his life, Alice, at Detroit Mills Bakery in 1949. Their 59-year journey together began with a first date at the Ringling Brothers Circus and culminated in their wedding on June 10, 1950. Stan and Alice prioritized family time from swim lessons, fall visits to the apple orchards, coaching, birthday celebrations, picnics, visits to Grandma and the cousins, and much more. They shared a deep bond and always prioritized caring for their children, especially given the lifelong challenges of their youngest boys. Stan and Alice were baptized together in 1990 demonstrating their faith in Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Corinthians 13:4-7
When Stan first set eyes or was it ears on his future wife… Alice would sing while working at the bakery. However, when she stopped, others would call out to her to sing another song. As a married couple, they enjoyed listened to the music of the Big Band Dance era including Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Dorsey, Charlie Bennett, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, and later Nat King Cole… Smile. However, his favorite song may have been the 1963 Billboard 100 song, Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto. Psalms 95:1
Stan’s blue-collar career began as an auto mechanic at Detroit Checker Cab near Tiger Stadium before moving to Royal Oak Cab. He finished his career at Milfab Fabrication where he was proud to participate on the Ford vehicle prototype carbon fiber team.
A sports enthusiast, Stan playedbaseball, basketball, and cross- country in high school. He continued his love for sports by coaching Mic Mac basketball and baseball, playing softball, bowling, and concluding his sports endeavors in an over 60 senior league. He also enjoyed fishing the Michigan lakes.
Upon retirement, Stan returned to California (Keyes) in 1988. Stan and Alice enjoyed the warm weather (no cold/snow) retirement together until Alice passed away in 2008. Stan moved to the Davis Yolo Mobile Home Park in 2016. His final home was the Davis Carlton Senior Center where breakfast, lunch, dinner and other activities provided a social network that he enjoyed. He was well known to the staff and residents making many friends during his 3-year stay. Colossians 3:23-24
Stanley Yasushi Nitta is survived by his children and spouses: Alan and Claudia Nitta, Gary & Nancy Nitta, Kathy Hales, Curt & Sharyl Nitta, Stanley Nitta Jr., and his sisters Anna Shimokochi and Edna Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Alice Nitta and son, Glenn David Nitta. There are 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great children.
A family burial gathering will be held at Turlock Memorial Park on April 29, 2024, at 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 14, 2024, in New Boston, Michigan. Contributions in memory of Stanley Y. Nitta can be made to www.christianberets.org a non-profit ministry serving disabled adults. John 14: 1-3
Stanley lived an amazing life. There will never be another generation that experienced such hardships and changes throughout their lifetime. Throughout his life, he never made excuses, he rarely looked back. He would want others to remember him as easygo-ing, happy, and non-judgmental. Stanley was definitely determined, kind, hardworking, and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was ecstatic and extremely grateful for his 100th Centenarian Celebration. He appreciated visiting with his sons, daughter, sister, nephew, niece, grandchildren, great grandchild, and friends, all gathered together in one place. Turlock Memorial Park is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Matthew 25:23
