May Tanaka's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2018 in Palo Alto, California

May Tanaka

July 25, 1921 - October 2, 2018 (97 years old)

Palo Alto, California

May Tanaka's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2018 in Palo Alto, California

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Alta Mesa Cemetery & Funeral Home

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May Tanaka

July 25, 1921 - October 2, 2018 (97 years old)

Palo Alto, California

May Tanaka Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of May Tanaka (Palo Alto, California), born in Alviso, California, who passed away on October 2, 2018, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of May Tanaka to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Kenichi Tanaka; her son Frank; and her siblings, Tetsuo Kaku, Tsugio Kaku (Tokuko), Toshio Kaku (Hideko), Bill Kaku and Itsuyo Hori (Takeshi).

She is survived by: her son Fred; her grandsons, Gary (Rebbeca) and Evan (Toni); her siblings, Nori Yamashita, Susan Feagley and Saddie Hutton (Doug); her sisters-in-law, Emiko Kaku and Tsuyako Kaku; and her parents, Umezo Kaku and Yana Kaku. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alta Mesa Cemetery & Funeral Home



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