Mieko Taguchi

October 16, 1932 - January 16, 2023

Mieko Yada was born in Terminal Island, CA.  At the age of 9, she was sent with her family to Manzanar Concentration Camp, where they were imprisoned for over three years.  Upon release from Manzanar in 1945, the family moved to Boyle Heights.  Mieko is a graduate of Roosevelt High School.

She married Minoru Taguchi in 1952.  Together, they raised four children.  After many years as a housewife, Mieko joined Minoru in his flower growing business.  They worked six days a week, but always spent off-days with their kids.  Mieko and Minoru retired in 2005.  Minoru passed away in 2017.

Among Mieko's favorite hobbies were bowling, playing poker with her childhood friends, playing blackjack, craps, and betting on football in Las Vegas, and knitting.  She is survived by her children, Dan (Lily) Taguchi, Jane Taguchi (Terence Chang), Gail Taguchi, and Roger (Leticia) Taguchi, and her grandchildren: Stephanie Ramirez and Jin Taguchi.  Mieko is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family requests that those considering sending donations or flowers, instead make a donation to the Manzanar Committee. https://manzanarcommittee.org/donate/