NISHIKAWA, ELAINE AYAKO , 69, a Los Angeles born Sansei passed away at her residence in Pasadena on November 16. Services will be held on December 12, 11AM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple St., L.A., with a minister from Nishi Hongwanji officiating.

She is survived by her sisters, Ardis Mitsuko Nishikawa and Karen Misao Shiba; aunt, Mary Inouye of Livermore and many cousins and other relatives.