Tsuruye "Trudy" Maesaki, 94-year old, Kent, WA born, resident of Temple City, CA passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2012. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Shinichi Maesaki; survived by her beloved son, Ted (Wakako) Maesaki; grandson, Douglas Maesaki; siblings, Takashi (Toshiko) Inouye and Hanae Ozawa and also survived by many nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.

private service was held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" with Pastor Gary Oba of West Los Angeles United Methodist Church officiating.