Funeral services for the late Ayako Okihara, 84-year old, resident of Sylmar who passed away peacefully on December 17, will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, CA. She is survived by her beloved children, Jimmy Hirotaka (Lori) Okihara and Mary Jane (Steven) Lilly; grandchildren, Traci Miyako Okihara, Leilani Keiko Okihara, Taryn Kiyoko Lilly, Evin Sadao Lilly, Cole Akira Lilly; brother, Frank Itsuma Kimura of Japan and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.