YAMAMOTO, YAEKO peacefully passed away on August 8. She was the devoted, generous and proud mother of Chisato (Gary) Kanagi and Michiko "Fujima Ransei" (John Okita) Yamamoto. She is also survived by granddaughter Courtney Kanagi; great granddaughter Lauryn Kanagi; sisters-in-law Ayako Yamamoto of Osaka, Japan, and Mildred Kado; and many nieces and nephews. A private celebration of her life was held on August 12 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel. She will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered.