Loss of loved ones:
Family of Alan Kojima, who passed away on March 26; son of Fumi Kojima; nephew of Jerry (Eileen) Suzuki and Karen (Steve) Kozu. Private family service was held on April 3.
Family of Mitsuko Otani, who passed away April1; mother of Polly (John) Shigaki; sister of Helen Dogen; aunt of Julie (Harvey) Kanemoto. Service was held on April 9.
Those with health concerns:
Lowell Ostick (Charles’ father) – Ostick family celebrates his speedy recovery and return to work. We are grateful for the many prayers and expressions of goodwill. Thank you!
Joseph Park (Sam’s father), recovering from triple bypass surgery.
Tami Mitsui, recovering from shoulder surgery
Mary Fukuyama, recovering from back surgery
General health:
Miyo Shintaku, Joe Yada, Jackie Sakamoto, Wyman Martin, Bob Webb, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Miyoko Kodama , Jennifer Minato, Paula Oki, Donn Potteiger
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Sumiye Okuda, Carolyn Tanagi, Stephanie Nishida, Sharlene Toda, Kimberly Kobata, Janice Mano-Lehman, Dana Sato, Scott Miyake, Yosh Sakuragi, Bob Duebel, Marcus McPeek
Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Hide Shimomura, Dell Uchida, Tomo Iwasaki, Irene Kawachi, Margaret Yasuda
Other: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Miri Murakami, Kiyoko Kano, Masie Masto
Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Sgt Joshua W. Rabold, Army, Ft. Knox, KY
Ltc Janice Mano Lehman, Army
Ltc Robert Lehman, Army
Cpl Thomas James (T. J.) Morio, Jr., USMC
LCpl Joseph Misek, USMC, Iraq
Sfc Nelson Uehara, National Guard, Kuwait
Spc Scott Jue, Army, Iraq