After a valiant three-year effort, Elizabeth "Liz" Hoshizaki (nee Chan) has passed away due to cancer and is now with the Lord, and previously deceased parents and brothers.  She passed away quietly on July 20, 2025 in Fullerton, CA.

Her family and long-time close friends, also knew her as "Cheese".

Liz was born on August 3, 1952 in Los Angeles and grew up in Chinatown. She attended Castelar Elementary School and graduated from Belmont High School, then led a storied career as a dental assistant and school librarian. In her retirement, she enjoyed singing with local music groups and cheering on the Lakers and Dodgers.

Liz had a creative spirit and a deep appreciation for all kinds of art. She

was a prolific crafter and collector. She sold her own handcrafted goods at boutiques and farmers' markets. She liked to acquire collector's items that reminded her of her childhood. She was a real foodie and loved all things food-related, like watching cooking shows, shopping for food, and sharing what she cooked. Liz will be remembered for all the joy she brought to so many.

Liz is survived by her husband, Russell; son, Cory; sister, Doreen (Ben) Nakayama; nephews, Ken and Kyle Nakayama, Kevin, Daniel, Zachary Chan, and Carlos Garcia. She is also survived by her siblings-in-law and their spouses, Glen (Deborah), Carole, Dale (Robert), Lori, and Julie (Martine), as well as her nieces and nephews, Elena, Alison (Devin), Kyle, Kathryn, Savino, Owen, and Nicolo. Liz is predeceased by her parents, Hoy and SenYing Jang Chan, and brothers, Winston and Stanley Chan.