Of Honolulu, Hawaii died peacefully in Honolulu on September 21, 2020. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She retired from the federal government working many years at Ft. Shafter Civilian Payroll and Personnel offices. Predeceased by her husband, James Y. Tsuruma. She is survived by her daughter, Tessy (Bruce) Yokota, son, Tad (Linda) Tsuruma and three grandsons, Mark (Jazmine) Yokota, Matthew Yokota and Bryce Tsuruma. Private services.