A private funeral service for the late Nagiko Hashiba, who was 104 years old, resident of Los Angeles, who peacefully passed away on February 27, 2024, was held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

Nagiko lived a long, fulfilling and remarkable life. She was a wonderful and caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She was pre-deceased by her parents, Seibei and Mito Tanabe, her husband Sam Hashiba and her son, Neil Hashiba.  She is survived by her loving family: daughter-in-law, Mary Hashiba; son, Ben (Joy Nakamura) Hashiba; daughter, Joy (Gerald) Sekimura; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Nagiko was very special and generous.  She was generous in her kindness, thoughtfulness, and exceptional spirit.

Nagiko volunteered at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Little Tokyo for many years.  In lieu of flowers or Koden, she would be happy to know that donations are being made "In memory of Nagiko Hashiba" to the Japanese American National Museum."