she was a featured player in numerous classical koto concerts in Little Tokyo

Ellen (Wayne) Takagishi; and sister-in-law.she relocated to Boston and completed her degree at Boston University.

In addition to her passion for education.Funeral mass will be held on Saturday.Nancy Ota; as well as her extended family and friends.

She was a long-time member of the SELANOCO (Southeast L.she was also involved with the Rotary Club of Brea and helped in the development of a 30-unit low-cost senior housing project called Breal.

Kawase was incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona.

Joan Kuniko Ota Kawase passed away on Nov.He served on the City Council and as mayor from 1975 to 1982 and in the Assembly from 1982 to 1996.

His impact will be forever felt in our great city.His stories and sense of humor would light up the room.

Phil was a community pillar – a tireless champion of our region and its people.He truly believed in the power we have to deliver results for the community – and that is exactly what he did everywhere he went.