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Machiko Shimizu "Machi" Tsuruya

Machiko Shimizu "Machi" Tsuruya obituary

Machiko Tsuruya Obituary

MACHIKO SHIMIZU TSURUYA, MACHI Machiko Tsuruya passed away on February 4, 2025, at age 91, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 8, 1933, in Lindsay, CA. Her husband, Kenneth, brother, Fujio preceded her in death. Machi is survived by sister, Chiyeko Takitani; daughters Laura (Alan) Miyashiro, Gale (Kent) Sumida, Robin (Dwight) Young, and Teri Ann Tsuruya; grandchildren Nathan, Joshua, Aaron, Kyle, Jaclyn, Sydney, Nicholas, Amanda, Carson, and West. Her warmth, strength, and unconditional love will forever be treasured. Private services held.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Apr. 13, 2025.

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Doris Hong

June 6, 2025

I just found out tonight from a friend that Machi passed way in February. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I was a friend of hers through our volunteering at The Queen's Medical Center. She is one the sweetest and most kindest person I've met. She was a good friend when we volunteered together. I'm am so sad that she had passed. I will always remember her smile.

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