Visitation for the late Akiko Mary Hope Taiyoshi, 87-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 26, 2009, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 9:30 A.M. with a funeral mass to follow at 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Chapel, 222 S. Hewitt St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary.


She is survived by her daughter, Keiko Elaine Taiyoshi; son, William Taiyoshi; brother, Mitsuo Nakamura; sisters-in-law, Mary Komaba and Sueno Nakamura; she is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.