Private family services for the late Judy Yoshiye Tawatari, 97-year-old, Fresno, CA born, resident of West Covina, who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, were held at West Covina Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.

She is survived by her loving family; son, Arthur Tawatari; daughters, Rachel (Jeff) Ciabattoni and Vicky (Keith) Fujii; 6 grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.