Haruko Tawa, age 103 born in Okayama Japan, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. She is predeceased by beloved brothers, Moto (Lily), Gene, Tsuneo and Babe Tawa, survived by her beloved brother, Mas (Kiyo) Tawa; nephews, Mike (Janet), Glenn (Diane), Ronald (Susan), Gary (Valerie) and Brian Tawa and also survived by many other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday. June 13, from 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 with Pastor Gary Tawa of Cerritos Baptist Church officiating.