MATSUOKA, KIYOKA GABRIELA, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 26, 2012. She was born in Callao, Peru. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; son, Jeff and his wife, Akemi; daughter, Grace Doll and her husband, Karl; and their daughter, Tamlyn.

She is also survived by her brothers, Jimmy Naganuma (Nobuko), George Naganuma, Tony Naganuma (Chiz); brother in-law, Bill Kikuchi; and sister-in-law, June Naganuma.
Surviving nephews and nieces are Steve and his wife, Janie; and their children, Jared and Lauren; Elsie and her husband, Chuck; Joe and his wife, Pauline; and their children, Brandon, Brittany and Bailey; Jay; Denise and her daughter, Kalli; Kyle; and Randy and his wife, Stephanie.

Her energetic, happy personality, and love for family and friends has taught us how simple life can be. She was trilingual and loved music and dance. Her legacy will be with us forever.

Family funeral services were held on Oct. 7, 2012 in San Francisco. The family wishes to convey their gratitude for the beautiful flowers and the kind expressions of sympathy.

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