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Hold in Prayer – July 25

Support Staff — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:02:24 +0000

Those with joys:
Cindee (Yates) & Kasper Hansen, on the birth of son, Niels Kozu Hansen, born June 20, 2010 in Atlanta, GA; Papa George and Grandma Wendy Yates are the proud grandparents as well as Aunties Jamie and Emily Yates. Congratulations!!

Those with health concerns:
Bob Sato, now at home
Sumi Yoshioka, recovering from a painful back problem
Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley,

General health:
Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama, Lois Webb

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid); Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), 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: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, & Ltc Robert Lehman, Army
Cpl Thomas James (T. J.) Morio, Jr., USMC
LCpl Joseph Misek, USMC, Iraq

Hold in Prayer – July 18

Support Staff — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:02:08 +0000

Those with joys:
Cindee (Yates) & Kasper Hansen, on the birth of son, Niels Kozu Hansen, born June 20, 2010 in Atlanta, GA; Papa George and Grandma Wendy Yates are the proud grandparents as well as Aunties Jamie and Emily Yates. Congratulations!!

Those with health concerns:
Bob Sato, in rehabilitation following another stroke, Sumi Yoshioka, resting from a painful back problem, Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home, Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross, Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery, Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley, John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke, Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall

General health:
Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama, Lois Webb

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid); Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), 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: Tomo Iwasaki, Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard, Col Janice Mano Lehman, & 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

Hold in Prayer – July 11

Support Staff — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:02:42 +0000

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Tak Momoda, who passed away on June 22; husband of Kimiko; father of Linda Ishimitsu, Diane (Stephen) Madison and Martin Momoda; brother of Shig (June) Momoda. Open house remembrance was held at their home on July 10.
Family of Margaret Okitsu, who passed away on June 16; sister of Dan (Grace)Hiranaka. No service information available.
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great-grandfather of Jayna and Cameron.
Memorial Service was held in Ontario, OR, on June 10.

Those with health concerns:
Bob Sato, in rehabilitation following another stroke
Sumi Yoshioka, resting from a painful back problem
Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley
John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall

Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, & 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

Hold in Prayer – July 4

Support Staff — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:02:51 +0000

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Tak Momoda, who passed away on June 22; husband of Kimiko; father of Linda Ishimitsu, Diane (Stephen) Madison and Martin Momoda; brother of Shig (June) Momoda. Open house remembrance will be held at their home on July 10, at 1:00-4:00 pm.
Family of Margaret Okitsu, who passed away on June 16; sister of Dan (Grace)Hiranaka. No service information available.
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather
of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great-grandfather of Jayna and Cameron. Memorial Service was held in Ontario, OR, on June 10.
Family of Kazuko Shimizu, who passed away on May 25; sister of Atsuko (Jim) Arnicar, Akira (Anne) Shimizu and Masaru (Naomi) Shimizu. Private Memorial service was held on May 29.

Those with health concerns:
Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery; Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, with recurring infections and hospitalizations; Colin’s wife, Cynthia, asks for prayers (see 6/27 for specific prayer request); Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross; Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery; Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley; John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke; Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer; Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), 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: Tomo Iwasaki; Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, & 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

Hold in Prayer – June 27

Support Staff — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:02:55 +0000

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great- grandfather of Jayna and Cameron. Memorial Service was held at Community UMC in Ontario, OR on June 10.
Family of Kazuko Shimizu, who passed away on May 25; sister of Atsuko (Jim) Arnicar, Akira (Anne) Shimizu and Masaru (Naomi) Shimizu. Private Memorial service was held on May 29.
Family of Jack Nomi, who passed away on Monday, April 12; husband of Tamaye; father of Julie (James Arzente), Russell (Gwen), Jeffrey (Margie); grandfather of Keiko, Ron, and Wesley. Service was held on June 5.

Those with health concerns:
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, with recurring infections and hospitalizations; Colin’s wife, Cynthia, asks for prayers to heal Colin’s fever and infection, for his doctors’ wisdom to treat him effectively, for elimination of the abscesses in his liver, for hope that he will not require surgery or a third transplant and that his kidney and liver function normally; and for continued strength for Colin and family as they move through his illness
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley
John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall and having therapy

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer; Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), 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: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Hold in Prayer – June 20

Support Staff — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:02:38 +0000

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great- grandfather of Jayna and Cameron. Memorial Service was held at Community UMC in Ontario, OR on June 10.
Family of Kazuko Shimizu, who passed away on May 25; sister of Atsuko (Jim) Arnicar, Akira (Anne) Shimizu and Masaru (Naomi) Shimizu. Private Memorial service was held on May 29.
Family of Jack Nomi, who passed away on Monday, April 12; husband of Tamaye; father of Julie (James Arzente), Russell (Gwen), Jeffrey (Margie); grandfather of Keiko, Ron, and Wesley. Service was held on June 5.

Those with health concerns:
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, who was hospitalized for intestinal surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley
John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall. No surgery needed.
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery

General health:
Connie Bauson, Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer; Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer;Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), a friend asking for prayers for Kathy; 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: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Hold in Prayer – June 13

Support Staff — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:02:06 +0000

Those with health concerns:
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley
John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall. No surgery needed.
Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery

General health:
Connie Bauson, Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer; Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer;Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), a friend asking for prayers for Kathy; 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: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Hold in Prayer – June 6

Support Staff — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:02:12 +0000

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Jack Nomi, who passed away on Monday, April 12; husband of Tamaye; father of Julie (James Arzente), Russell (Gwen), Jeffrey (Margie); grandfather of Keiko, Ron, and Wesley. Service was held on June 5.
Kelly Lindner Family, who lost their almost 4 year old son unexpectedly.Kelly is a co-worker of Janice Park.
Family of Aiko Okamoto, who passed away Tuesday, April 20; mother of Jean (Ray) Kusumi, John (Dawn-Michele), and Jim; grandmother of Michaela, Greg, Doug & Kira Kusumi, Jacqui & Timmy Okamoto. Service was held at Blaine Memorial on May 15.
Family of Dennis Riley, who passed away Saturday, April 17; husband of Diana; father of Melissa; brother-in-law of Lesley (Brian) Okura and JoAnne (Dr. Steven) Nakamura; uncle of Carrie, Stacey, Jordan, and Richard. Celebration of Life service information to follow.
Family of Kiyoko Kano (Nichigo member), who passed away on Friday, April 16; wife of Osamu; mother of Bill. Memorial service was held on Saturday, April 24

Those with health concerns:
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall and will have surgery.
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer
Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), a friend asking for prayers for Kathy; 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: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Hold in Prayer – May 23

Support Staff — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:02:33 +0000

Those with joys:
(date correction) Jeremiah Cawley on his engagement to Crystal Mazzali. Wedding is planned for September 17, 2010, in Chicago.

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Jack Nomi, who passed away on Monday, April 12; husband of Tamaye; father of Julie (James Arzente), Russell (Gwen), Jeffrey (Margie); grandfather of Keiko, Ron, and Wesley. Service will be held
at Blaine Memorial on Saturday, June 5, 2:00 pm.
Kelly Lindner Family, who lost their almost 4 year old son unexpectedly.
Kelly is a co-worker of Janice Park.
Family of Aiko Okamoto, who passed away Tuesday, April 20; mother of Jean (Ray) Kusumi, John (Dawn-Michele), and Jim; grandmother of Michaela, Greg, Doug & Kira Kusumi, Jacqui & Timmy Okamoto. Service was held at Blaine Memorial on May 15.
Family of Dennis Riley, who passed away Saturday, April 17; husband of Diana; father of Melissa; brother-in-law of Lesley (Brian) Okura and JoAnne (Dr. Steven) Nakamura; uncle of Carrie, Stacey, Jordan, and Richard. Celebration of Life service information to follow.
Family of Kiyoko Kano (Nichigo member), who passed away on Friday, April 16; wife of Osamu; mother of Bill. Memorial service was held on Saturday, April 24

Those with health concerns:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer
Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery

Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), a friend asking for prayers for Kathy; 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: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis

Hold in Prayer – May 16

Support Staff — Sun, 16 May 2010 08:02:29 +0000

Loss of loved ones:
Family of Jack Nomi, who passed away on Monday, April 12; husband of Tamaye; father of Julie (James Arzente), Russell (Gwen), Jeffrey (Margie); grandfather of Keiko, Ron, and Wesley. Service will be held at Blaine Memorial on Saturday, June 5, 2:00 pm.
Kelly Lindner Family, who lost their almost 4 year old son unexpectedly. Kelly is a co-worker of Janice Park.
Family of Aiko Okamoto, who passed away Tuesday, April 20; mother of Jean (Ray) Kusumi, John (Dawn-Michele), and Jim; grandmother of Michaela, Greg, Doug & Kira Kusumi, Jacqui & Timmy Okamoto. Service was held at Blaine Memorial on May 15.
Family of Dennis Riley, who passed away Saturday, April 17; husband of Diana; father of Melissa; brother-in-law of Lesley (Brian) Okura and JoAnne (Dr. Steven) Nakamura; uncle of Carrie, Stacey, Jordan, and Richard. Celebration of Life service information to follow.
Family of Kiyoko Kano (Nichigo member), who passed away on Friday, April 16; wife of Osamu; mother of Bill. Memorial service was held on Saturday, April 24

Those with health concerns:
Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery

Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis