passed away on July 18 following a massive stroke.

assisting in the campaign for the Go For Broke Soldiers Forever Stamp.a family medicine and addiction medicine physician.

connected to Asian American Drug Abuse Program in Los Angeles.Ellyn Iwata and son Warren Yamashita display the program for the Nisei soldier postage stamp.the sort of person who provided the glue between community organizations.

She received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and passed away a short time afterwards.the Iwatas grew chrysanthemums.

Iwatas sons encouraged the gathering to follow the words of a favorite quote of their mom: Use your voice for kindness.

From right: (standing) Ellyn Iwata.was also born in 1942 and emerged from the Hazard Park government housing projects in Boyle Heights.

cultural and economic disparities to environmental concerns and mental health issues.a third-generation constituent of Council District 14.

She has witnessed first-hand the challenges faced by the district.Diaz became a third-generation alumna of USC.