Helen Toshiko Watanabe, 94, Salem, Oregon born, Gardena resident passed away on November 11, 2015. Predeceased by husband, Terry M. Watanabe. Survived by sons: Ronald (Joan) , Gary (Marsha) , Richard (Karen); grandmother of Scott (Jennifer) Watanabe, Lisa (Vince) Peagler III, Ryan (Ann) Watanabe, Sean Watanabe, Daniel Watanabe and Nicole Watanabe; great-grandmother of Matthew and Weston Watanabe; siblings: Hazel Asamoto and Aiko (Roy) Ebihara and many other in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" on November 22, 2015 with burial at Green Hill Cemetery in Rancho Palos Verde, California on November 23, 2015.