Sakaniwa, Kimiyo, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 21, 2017. Born in Yamagata, Japan, in1928, immigrated to Los Angeles in 1958 with family. She is survived by her husband, Himeji, sons, Ronald Tatsuo, Toshiharu, Richard Hiromi (Jennifer), and three grandchildren, Jazlyn, Aiko, and Dylan. Also many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Kimiyo passion were teaching Japanese doll making and tea ceremony,

Public Visitation will be held on Sunday September 3rd, from 1pm to 2pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel In The Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. and the Funeral service for family only.