Passed peacefully on August 10, 2020, after celebrating her 97th birthday in July. She was born in Honolulu to Tsurumatsu and Katsuyo Gono, and was preceded in death by her six older siblings.

She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her sons, Clifford (Elaine) Kim, Nolan (Amy) Kim; her daughter, Roberta (Leroy) Chang; 5 grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Interment of her ashes will be held privately, in consideration of the health and safety of her relatives and friends during these times.