MITSUYASU, HISAKO “IRENE,” 90, passed away June 29, 2012 in Berkeley. A native of Japan, she grew up in Watsonville from age 2, and was a longtime resident of Berkeley. Survived by her daughter, June Mitsuyasu; sons, Ronald, Steven and Eugene Mitsuyasu; sister, Haruno “Helen” Aochi; and grandchildren, Margaret and James Mitsuyasu. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kiyoshi Mitsuyasu, in 2000; and brothers, Masumi “Judd” and Shiro “Nick” Sato. Member, Berkeley Buddhist Church. Funeral services have already been held. Private cremation and interment, Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito.
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