Yoshiko Fukunaga, a 97-year-old, Redondo Beach, Calfiornia-born Nisei resident of Gardena and former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp during WWII passed away on July 2, 2016. Family memorial services were held privately, officiated by Pastor Stephen Langley of Gardena Valley Baptist Church.

Yoshiko was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Fukunaga. She is survived by her children, Fred K. (Yeiko) and Irene Keiko (Michael Bronstein) Fukunaga; grandchildren, Don (Joy) Fukunaga and Christie (Ron) Kobata; great-grandchildren, Tiffany Fukunaga and Joshua, Daniella and Isabella Kobata. Also survived by many other relatives, both here and in Japan.