Those with Joys:
Ava, great-niece of Melanie Mitsui, newborn with serious heart problems, is now home and stabilized.
Loss of Loved Ones:
Family of Gordon L. Ohashi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 13; son of Bob and Marian Ohashi; father of Kris & Alex; grandfather of Krislin; brother of Arnie and Ross. Memorial Service was held at Blaine Memorial UMC on January 23.
Family of Helen Yokoyama, who passed away on Monday, January 18; father of John (Diane), Barbara (Kenneth) Brown, Dick (Linda), Elsie (Allen) Palmquist and Diana (James) Camp,10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service was held at Bonney Watson on January 22.
Family of Rose Chieko Okazaki, who passed away on January 11; wife of Shiro; mother of William; sister of Shig (Fay) Tanagi & Sharon Aburano. Services were held in Pullman, WA.
Family of Chiyeko Kawasaki, who passed away on January 7;wife of Leo, mother of Gary (Shirley Naganawa), Mark, Ann (Rocco) Romero and Joy (Bruce Walton) Kawasaki, two grandchildren. Memorial Service was held January 23 in Tacoma.
Those with health concerns:
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery
Connie Bausom, recovering from hip replacement surgery
Kim Oki, recovering from second scheduled surgery
General health:
Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Mary Fukuyama, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Shelley Yokoyama
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Darlene Araki, Sumiye Okuda, Carolyn Tanagi, Stephanie Nishida, Sharlene Toda, Kimberly Kobata, Janice Mano-Lehman, Dana Sato, Yosh Sakuragi, Bob Duebel, Marcus McPeek
Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Hide Shimomura, Tomo Iwasaki, Irene Kawachi
Other: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Kiyoko Kano, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis
Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, Army
Ltc Robert Lehman, Army
Cpl Thomas James (T. J.) Morio, Jr., USMC
LCpl Joseph Misek, USMC, Iraq
Sgt Joshua W. Rabold, Army, Ft. Knox, KY
HAITI is suffering from the devastating earthquake:
In addition to our prayers, please consider a donation from the heart -United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship with Haiti through the Methodist Church in Haiti.
How can I help? UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has taken action to support Haiti. As a reminder, 100% of your donation will go toward Haiti. Blue envelopes (UMCOR –Emergency) are available in the office if you wish to donate through Blaine Memorial.