Shige Kotomori, age 87 born in Yamagata Japan, resident of Corona, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2013. She is survived by her beloved son, Alfreed Akira Kotomori; grand children, Everlyn Miyuki ( Dave ) Sullivan, Leslie Rumi Kotomori and Eugene Seiji Kotomori; her sister, Sumi Hikida of Yokohama, Japan and survived by and other relatives.

Memorial Services was held on Friday, April 12, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Join Inoue of Nichiren Buddhist Temple officiating.