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Shawn Miyake, President & CEO
Health Care Reform: Change is Coming
Dear Keiro Family,
Recently, the candidates for president
shared many thoughts about how best
to handle the reform of health care,
a system which is currently
unsustainable. Although many
details on the way forward are still
unresolved, we know that wide,
systematic changes to health care
(imposed on us from forces outside
of our control) will impact almost
everyone. We will do our best to
keep you all informed.
Consumer-Driven Health Care
The new model is partly based on an
idea called consumer-driven health
care. Consumer-driven health care
can be defined as giving health care
consumers control, choice, and
information regarding their health.
At Keiro, we have been educating
our community about this approach
and how it will impact our individual
aging experience for quite some time
now. To help curb health care costs,
consumers will be given choices in
selecting health plans that offer
different benefits and approaches to
managing our health. Some are more
focused on prevention strategies while
others on accommodating health
conditions. Already we are offered
choices as to what interventions or
medications we want to pay for, as
health plans choose what they allow
patients to access.
Coordinated Care
On a larger scale, we will be given
choices to join health plans that
combine groups of people
depending on where they live into
populations of beneficiaries. The
goal is to coordinate the care of
these beneficiaries, with integrated
groupings of providers, like nursing
homes, hospitals, and physicians.
Already, some of these groupings do
not make sense to people who use the
plans. For example, Keiro
residents may be forced to use a
hospital where their doctor does not
practice, because the hospital that
their doctor uses is not in the
provider grouping. Because of this,
the resident is treated by an
unfamiliar doctor, who may not speak
Japanese. These alignments of
providers are made for different
reasons. Keiro does not control how
these alignments are created but is
obligated to participate within them.
Many of you have already experienced
this if you are in an HMO.
Empowering Our Community
The way forward is to realize that
while we do not control how the
system is created, we can control our
approach to our own health through
managing our lifestyle behaviors and
making informed choices. This is
why The Institute for Healthy Aging
at Keiro was created back in 2006 –
to empower our community to take
charge of our own health. In
September, Keiro empowered over
300 women through seminars and
presentations at the second Women’s
Wellness Conference. Then in
November, over 800 participants
benefited from a one-mile walk,
education, health screenings, and
more at Genki Walk at the Farm, a
free event for our community.
Please take the time to visit our
re-designed website, www.keiro.org
where we have a number of tools and
information sheets that offer helpful
tips on managing your health. We
also encourage you to attend one of
our many genki living programs to
help you chart your own path toward
vitality. Remember, we are all in this
together, facing similar challenges
and holding onto the same values
that make Keiro and our community
so strong.
As always, we thank you for your
continued interest, partnership and
support of our work.
Japanese Translation on Page 6
Shawn Miyake talks with resident
Matsue Fujikado in the Keiro Retirement
Home lobby.
Editor’s Note: GOING DIGITAL
To continue to be a good steward of Keiro’s resources and to meet our readers’ growing desire for digital
information, starting in 2013, we will significantly reduce the amount of printed Umbrella of Care newsletters
we produce. Active Keiro supporters, including family members, those who make a donation in 2012 or 2013,
and registered volunteers may choose to continue receiving publications mailed to their home. Anyone will
be able to view the newsletter on our website anytime or pick up a free copy at one of our facilities.
Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free
to contact me at [email protected] or (323) 980-7581.
Shelley Kimiko Kwan, Editor
Keiro Means Peace of Mind
An Interview with Beverly Ito, Keiro Intermediate
Care Facility Administrator and Family Member
Aging and caregiving are issues that affect everyone in our
community, including some of Keiro’s own staff members.
Below, KICF Administrator Beverly Ito shares about her own
family’s decision to place her mother in a long-term care facility,
and what Keiro means to her personally:
What has the journey been like for you and your mom?
The decision to relocate my mom from my sister’s
home in Las Vegas to Keiro Intermediate Care Facility
(KICF) happened very suddenly and unfortunately, we
did not have time to prepare my mom for the move.
We had declined several opportunities to admit her to
Keiro in the past, but in August, after repeated visits to
the emergency department and hospital stays, our family
decided to admit her to Keiro on a trial basis. Initially,
it was very difficult to explain and have her accept the
need for closely supervised care by licensed nurses to
prevent recurrent acute episodes of chronic medical
conditions. My sister and I actually cried the first night
my mom spent at Keiro – questioning whether the time
was right, if there were other options, just going through
a myriad of emotions. I brought my mom home the first
few weekends but actually, by the end of the first week,
she was very comfortable at Keiro and repeatedly told
us how much she loved it here. Now we’ve established a
daily routine, where I come early and walk with her in
the morning before starting work. We use this time to
catch up on family news, reminisce, or chat with other
residents. Having her at Keiro has given us an opportunity
to re-connect and for her to be near her grandchildren.
What does Keiro mean to you now as a
family member?
Having my mom at Keiro really does provide peace
of mind. I know that she is safe, happy, and healthier
at Keiro. She loves the social stimulation – having an
opportunity to chat with other residents and engage in
activities throughout the day. My family and I can see
the difference it’s made – her mood is brighter and she
is doing well physically. I know that the nursing staff is
looking after her and will call if there are any concerns.
I appreciate how Keiro has relieved the burden of care
from my siblings and promoted quality of life for
my mom.
How did you know the timing was right to put your
mom in Keiro?
We had repeatedly considered and dismissed the idea
of having mom live at Keiro after my dad passed away
four years ago. Following his passing, my mom moved
from Pacific Grove/Monterey to Las Vegas to live first
with my brother
and then with
my sister. They
both did a great job
caring for her and
filling the void in
her life. This year,
she had recurrent
health problems that
Grace K. Ito, Keiro Intermediate
landed her in the
Care Facility resident and mother
emergency department
of Beverly Ito
and/or hospital more and
more frequently. It became
emotionally stressful for her and
for my brother and sister and their
families with each acute episode. When
a bed became available, we decided, as a
family, to give KICF a try. Knowing there would be
nursing supervision 24/7 and medical oversight to
potentially stabilize her condition were the key
deciding factors.
What’s a lesson your mom taught you that has
been useful to you in your job or personal life?
Though my dad was the one who articulated the
importance of values like “arigatami,” it was my mom
who gave meaning to those values through her
everyday actions. She still repeats “thank you, thank
you” for every small favor or kindness. I would have
to say that’s the lesson that has been most useful to
me – to show appreciation to others.
How does having a mom at Keiro affect how you
relate to other family members?
As staff, we really try to create relationships with
residents and families to make them feel like they are
an extension of our Keiro “family.” Now that I really
am a “family member,” I can share my experience
with other family members and I’ve found that most
often, there are more commonalities for us to
discuss as we share personal stories. It has also
become both a personal and professional mission
for me to understand the changes under health care
reform and its effect on not only facility operations,
but also on access to care for our residents. When
I visit on the weekends, I feel like any other family
member – picking up or delivering laundry, taking
my mom outside for walks, and leisurely sitting by
the koi pond or on the patio greeting other residents
and families passing by. It’s a new perspective on a
view that I’ve seen every day as an employee.
www.keiro.org
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Walk with Ease to a Genki Life
Over the summer, Keiro offered the Arthritis Foundation’s 6-week self-directed walking program, Walk with Ease
(WWE) free of charge to our community through The Institute for Healthy Aging at Keiro. 519 people
participated including 43 Keiro residents, 188 volunteers and community members, and 288 Keiro staff.
The information and strategies contained throughout the WWE program were developed at the Stanford Center
for Research in Disease Prevention and were proven to be effective.
At the end of the program, participants
said that their physical pain and fatigue
levels decreased, while their mood levels
improved. Most importantly, they overwhelmingly felt confident that
they would continue to walk or be
physically active.
To learn more about the
benefits of walking, go to
www.keiro.org/10000steps-to-genki-living
Faces of Genki Living: Rose Honda
Why did you join Keiro’s Walk With
Ease (WWE)?
I needed a program that could give me more
instructions and structure to discipline myself to
exercise on a regular basis.
Did you exercise before WWE?
Yes. I did chair exercise on Monday and Friday, and
Tai Chi once a week at my church.
How often and how much did you walk
during WWE?
5 days a week: Monday-Friday, I walked around the
block in my neighborhood for 15-20 minutes.
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On Sunday, I walked to church (15 minutes each way)
with my friend.
What were the results?
I feel my legs are stronger now. I am also more
disciplined – I even walked during my vacation.
I made time to do this.
What is Genki Living?
Genki living to me is the state where body, mind and
soul are well-balanced, and it can be achieved by
taking care of myself. Keiro’s programs have helped
me to realize that.
For information on how you can live genki, go to
www.keiro.org/i-want-to-live-genki
Go Genki!
Keiro’s Genki Walk at the Farm Brings Resources to Orange County
What attendees are saying:
“I was reminded how fun exercise can be, out in the open air and in the
company of others.” – Janis Hirohama
“We found the resources to be very good - another way to learn about
ourselves and put us on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.” – Keiko Shibata
“We were amazed at the number of people who participated, including
those who came on chartered buses!” – Evelyn Motoyama
Over 800 people participated in Keiro Senior HealthCare’s Genki Walk at the Farm, a free event held at
Tanaka Farms in Irvine on Saturday, November 3. Participants of all ages enjoyed an educational one-mile walk,
sampled fresh fruits and vegetables, and picked up resources for healthy living. At the Resource Fair, participants
tried products and samples from nearly 20 exhibitors, watched cooking demonstrations, and took part in fitness
activities such as line dancing and zumba. Over 200 people also received optional free health screenings by
HealthCare Partners and Talbot Medical Group. Organized by The Institute for Healthy Aging, this event was
made possible only with the generous support of Tanaka Farms, nearly 100 volunteers, community partners, and
sponsors such as Sodexo Senior Living, The Folick Family, and many others.
Visit www.genkiwoman.org to get the recipe for Tanaka Harvest Salad and read testimonials
about the Genki Walk!
Participants of all ages began the Genki
Walk to benefit their own health.
“Did You Know?” signs along the
path educated participants with
thought-provoking facts on
wellness-related topics.
Keiro Retirement Home residents and staff
have their photo taken at Tanaka Farms.
Participants samplde produce such as
lettuce, carrots, cauliflower, cherry
tomatoes, apples, and oranges.
Health screenings for stroke,
osteoporosis, and more were offered
to participants free of charge.
Nisei Week Queen Emily Folick and other
court members participated in line dancing
at the Resource Fair.
See more photos on our website, www.keiro.org/genki-walk-2012 or on our
Facebook page, www.keiro.org/facebook
Photos by Kim Nakashima and Brian Yamagata
www.keiro.org
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Caregiver Tips During the Holidays
For those who may be celebrating the holidays with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, here are
some tips to make things go as smoothly as possible:
• Talk about and show photos of people who are coming to visit beforehand
• Have name tags to help connect faces with names
• Celebrate earlier in the day to reduce the likelihood of Sundowner Syndrome
• Try to limit the guest list to avoid overwhelming your loved one
• Use ribbon or yarn instead of sharp hooks to decorate and avoid decorating with
items that look edible
For more tips on caring for yourself as a caregiver, visit www.keiro.org/caregiving-and-caringfor-yourself.
医療保障制度改革：変化が起こります
先ごろ行われた大統領候補による討論
会で、現行では継続不可能となってい
る医療制度の改革をどう実行すべき
か、多くの意見が出されました。細部
においては今後の検討課題といえます
が、広範囲に渡る構造的な医療制度の
変化は、もはや私たち個人のコントロ
ールに及ぶところではありませんが、
確実にに一人一人に影響を与えること
になるでしょう。敬老では最善の努力
を尽くし、皆さまに情報をお伝えする
ことにいたします。
消費者主義の医療
新しいモデルは「消費者主義の医療」
と呼ばれる考えに一部基づいていま
す。「消費者主義の医療」は、消費者
に自身の健康に関する情報および選択
を与え、それによって消費者が自身の
健康の自己管理を行う医療と定義でき
ます。敬老では、この取り組みについ
て、また、それが一人ひとりが歳を重
ねていく過程で、どのような影響を与
えるかということを、ここ数年に渡り
コミュニティーの皆様にお伝えしてき
ました。上昇する医療コストを抑える
ため、消費者は、自身の健康を管理す
るための異なるベネフィットおよび取
り組みを提供する医療プランの中から
選択することになります。予防医療に
力を入れているもの、病名や健康状態
に順応したものなどプランは様々で
す。現在既に、個人が選ぶ薬や医療介
入は、皆様の医療プランがどのような
医療処置を許可するのかによってその
選択肢が決まっているのです。
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連携するケア
もっと規模の大きな変化としては、敬
老は、受益者を居住地域によって群別
する医療プランに加入する選択を与え
られることになります。これは受益者
のケアを、供給側、すなわちナーシン
グホームや病院、医師たちと連携し
て提供させるのが目的です。しかし
今の段階でも、これらのグループ分
けがうまく稼動しないことは明白であ
ります。たとえば、敬老の居住者たち
は、これまでの主治医の所属する病院
とは違う病院を利用することになるか
もしれません。供給側との連携作用に
よって、これまでの担当医ではなく、
面識がなく、日本語も話せない医師に
診てもらうことになるのかもしれない
のです。このようなケアの連帯にはい
くつかの理由があります。しかし、こ
うした供給側の振り当てに敬老が関与
することはできませんが、このような
連携されるグループに敬老は義務とし
て参加しなければいけません。もし現
在、HMOに加入していらっしゃる方で
したら、こうした経験を既にされてい
るのではないでしょうか。
私たちのコミュニティーに力を
今後起こりうる変化の渦中にありなが
ら前進していくには、私たちはシステ
ムをコントロールすることはできませ
んが、生活習慣の管理とインフォーム
ド・チョイスを通して、自身の健康へ
の取り組みをコントロールすることは
できるということを認識することが必
要です。2006年、私たちは敬老ヘルシ
ー・エイジング研究機関を設立いたし
ました。個々人が自身の健康について
学ぶ場を作ることで、コミュニティー
に力を与えたいと考えたのです。この
９月、敬老は第二回女性たちのウェル
ネス・コンファレンスを主催、セミナ
ーやプレゼンテーションを通し、300
人以上の女性たちに力を与えること
ができました。そして11月には、800
人以上の方々が農場にて「元気ウォー
ク」に参加されました。コミュニティ
ーを対象にしたこの無料イベントで
は、１マイルのウォーキングや健康に
関する知識・情報の提供、健康検診な
どが行われました。
お時間のあるときに、ぜひリニューア
ルされた敬老のウェブサイト
www.keiro.org をご覧ください。皆さ
まの健康を管理する上で役に立つたく
さんのツールや情報をご用意していま
す。そして、ご自身の活力を増進する
ためにも数ある元気リビング・プログ
ラムの中から、何か一つでもご参加さ
れることをお勧めします。私達は同じ
困難に直面し同じ価値観を共有し合う
仲間です。それが敬老とコミュニティ
ーを強く結ぶのです。
最後になりますが、皆さまの常なるご
関心とパートナーシップ、私たち敬老
へのご支援に感謝します。
三宅ショーン
LESSONS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME
Empowering Women for Lifelong Vitality
WOMEN’S WELLNESS CONFERENCE
“What a fabulous conference! All of my friends who attended agree ,
and we continue to talk about it and look forward to future wellness
conferences for 'us women .'” – Linda Aratani
“I met some wonderful women, saw a few old friends, and gained new
knowledge about exercise and skin care!” – Deena Lew
On September 29, 2012, The Institute for Healthy Aging at Keiro (IHA)
presented the second Women’s Wellness Conference - “Lessons My Mother
Taught Me: Empowering Women for Lifelong Vitality.” Keynote speaker
Joan Moran shared lessons she learned from her mother, including having
an attitude of gratitude, learning to adapt, being vulnerable, practicing
forgiveness, and finding your passion. Luncheon panelists Steven Huynh,
Andy Nakano, and Glenn Tanaka, led by moderator Frank Buckley,
co-anchor of KTLA Morning News, discussed the latest trends in cooking
and dining. The participants also enjoyed breakout sessions on financial
planning, stress reduction, skin care, feng shui, and the benefits of walking.
View presentations at www.keiro.org/womens-conference-2012. View
more photos at www.keiro.org/womens-wellness-conference-2012 or
on Facebook at www.keiro.org/facebook
As a result of the Women’s Wellness
Conference, participants reported
increased confidence that they would
eat nutritionally, manage stress, and
manage finances.
SPONSORS:
Co-Presenting Sponsor
Union Bank
Over 300 women gathered to learn,
laugh, and share with other women
who want to manage their lifestyles
in fun and healthy ways.
Keynote speaker Joan Moran began her talk with a yoga
headstand.
Platinum Sponsors
The Aratani Foundation
Sodexo Senior Living
Gold Sponsor
Aetna
Silver Sponsor
SCAN Health Plan
Mothers and daughters shared
wisdom and encouragement to
pursue wellness.
Women enjoyed the signature
dessert bar!
Frank Buckley moderated the
luncheon panel “Real Men Do
More Than Barbeque” with
panelists Steven Huynh, Andy
Nakano, and Glenn Tanaka.
Program Booklet Sponsor
The Henry Nishizu
Family, in memory of
Miwako Nishizu
On November 4, 2012, nearly 400 supporters attended Keiro’s Benefit Luncheon, “It Takes a Community:
Portraits of Keiro Values” at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA. Guests enjoyed testimonials from
Keiro family members, including Sakaye Aratani (wife of George Aratani, one of Keiro’s founders), who
expressed her appreciation to the many individuals who have supported Keiro over the years and continue to
exemplify the spirit of our Keiro community.
Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this fundraising event a success, helping to
generate over $500,000 to support Keiro’s mission of enhancing the quality of senior life in Our Community!
Paul I. Terasaki and John Ikegami,
Keiro board member.
Keiro board member
George Sugimoto greets Marcus and
Eisanne Tanimoto.
Betty Hiji, Frank Kawana, Frank Hiji,
and Sharon Uyeda Fong of
Union Bank.
To go along with the theme
“Portraits of Keiro Values,”
guests posed for a keepsake
photo.
Toyota representative Tammie
Kanda, left, draws the winner
of the 2013 Toyota Prius v:
Debra Heermann (not
pictured) of Tustin, CA!
Jim Mitsumori, one of Keiro’s
founders, reconnects with
some friends.
Volunteers Betty Yumori
and Mary Hatate with Frank
Kawana, Keiro board chairman.
Makoto and Lily Nakayama.
Leland Lau talks with Kiyo
Maruyama, one of Keiro’s
founders.
Keiro board member Jeff Folick Guests stroll through the
greets fellow board member
hotel garden.
Ruth Watanabe.
“I encourage you to join me and my
family in giving your time or
resources to help Keiro continue this
good work!”
–Sakaye Aratani, Keiro family member and wife
of one of Keiro’s founders
“You don’t realize how much work,
stress, or fatigue is involved in taking
care of someone at home. As a family
member, I say thank you to you all for
helping to maintain a facility that takes
such great care of my father.”
– Ken Kasamatsu, Keiro family member and
board member
“Keiro doesn’t just happen
– it takes volunteers
and donors from
our community.”
– Lynn Miyamoto, Keiro board
member and former family member
Keiro gratefully acknowledges our Luncheon Sponsors
Premiere Sponsors
The Aratani Foundation
Terasaki Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors
The Folick Family
JSL Foods, Inc. and
Yamasa Enterprises
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Hiji Bros., Tsugio, Frank and
Robert Hiji
Kawaguchi-Kihara
Memorial Foundation
Tetsu and Kathy Tanimoto
Chairman Sponsors
American Fish & Seafood Co.
Bill and Sumi Hughes
Ikegami Family
Gonsaku and Mine Ito Families
Leadership Sponsors
Tamiko Goto and Family
Tom Haga & General Imaging Company
Frank and Betty S. Hiji
Junko Horii/J&A Insurance Services
Chris Inouye, Steve & Ann Inouye
Pacific Commerce Bank & Tom Iino
Silo Insurance & Financial Services LLC
Sodexo Senior Living
George, Ruri, Nathan and Lisa Sugimoto
Ruth K. Watanabe
Bronze Sponsors
California Bank & Trust
Eagle, Globerman and
Kodama Foundation
H4 Enterprises, LLC
Mary Hatate
Lynn Miyamoto and Kevin Kroeker
Keiko Napier/Tru Protection
Dr. & Mrs. Dean Noritake,
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Kawachi, and
Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Sasaki
The Joanne Shiba Grandchildren
Randy and Mari Tamura
Union Bank
Hideyuki Watanabe
Yonsei 19
Betty and Ben Yumori
Opportunity Drawing Sponsor
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Program Slideshow Sponsor
The Henry Nishizu Family,
in memory of Miwako Nishizu
Centerpiece Sponsor
Makoto and Lily Nakayama
Favor Sponsor
Lynn Miyamoto and Kevin Kroeker
Photo Sponsors
ADS Consulting Group, Inc.
Fukui Mortuary
Genki
Living
Overall Wellness
It takes a community to enhance the lives of seniors! To support
Genki Living at Keiro, please donate at www.keiro.org/donate
or call (323) 980-7513, or volunteer at www.keiro.org/volunteer
or (323) 980-2352. Thank you!
Witches, Pumpkins, and Grapes?
Staff members and
residents donned
costumes and paraded around for Keiro Nursing Home
residents on Halloween. Among the many traditional
Halloween-themed costumes were some that inspired
a second look. One creative nurse dressed as Keiro’s
time clock, while dietary staff members took the
opportunity to raise awareness about healthy
lifestyles. “To tie into Splash, a monthly hydration
program which promotes healthy nutrition and
wellness, we dressed as fruits and vegetables while
serving juice made from both fruits and vegetables,”
explains Christina Nguyen, Clinical Nutrition Manager,
dressed as Farmer John.
Giving Gratitude
To celebrate the beginning of fall, South Bay Keiro Nursing Home hosted a festive party for the Autumn
festival known as Akimatsuri. Traditionally, Akimatsuri is a time to celebrate and be grateful for a bountiful
harvest. Residents enjoyed eating outdoors in the patio area, decorated with bright paper lanterns, where
staff members wearing traditional kimonos served special food including sushi. “ We wanted to honor the
Fall Festival Day by wearing a Japanese traditional kimono,” said Sandy Garrido, pictured with resident
Sam Ichikawa. “The residents were very happy and we were very grateful to be part of such a special event.”
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Commendation
Certificate for
Centenarians
Every year, Japanese nationals who are naturalized
citizens of the United States or any other nation who
are or have turned 100 years old are presented a
Certificate of the Centenarian and a silver cup,
inscribed with the kanji (Chinese character) for
happiness. This year, Yuichi Kitada, Vice Consul at the
Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles, awarded
the certificate to Keiro Intermediate Care Facility
resident Kikuyo Utsumi, pictured at right with her
daughter Maggi Yaguchi, and Keiro Retirement Home
resident Aiko Yamaguchi, who were joined by their
family members and friends. They credit their healthy
and happy lifestyle for their longevity.
Unleashing
Their Talent
Some residents discover their artistic talents only after moving into Keiro. Throughout the year, Keiro
Retirement Home residents paint pictures, mold clay, knit yarn and fold paper into beautiful
masterpieces. One such artist is resident Techi Yoneda, who had an elaborate painting, origami, and
even a knitted dress on display with other resident artwork in the Activity Center. As the eldest in a
family that owned a store, Mrs. Yoneda never had any time for extracurricular activities like art. Only
when she moved into Keiro was she able to unleash her creative mind. “When I came to Keiro, I could do
whatever I wanted,” said Mrs. Yoneda. “I am so happy to be here.”
www.keiro.org
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MilestONe YeArs Of SerVice
At the end of 2012, Keiro recognized staff members from Keiro Nursing Home (KNH), South Bay Keiro
Nursing Home (SBKNH), and Keiro Intermediate Care Facility (KICF), Keiro Retirement Home (KRH), and
Keiro Services (KS) who reached milestone years of service over 20 years:
2012
Retirement
35 Years:
30 Years:
25 Years:
Sumie Haraguchi, Pablo Rubio, KNH Guadalupe Arroyo, Luis Cisneros-Diaz, Pimolrat Oonpanyo, Ryoko Yunouye,
KNH Certified
KNH Certified
KICF Charge
Certified Nursing KNH Environmental SBKNH Cook
Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant
Nurse LVN
Assistant
Services Worker
Martha Coromac,
a certified nursing
assistant at South
Bay Keiro Nursing
Home, retired with
24 years of service.
20 Years:
Virgilio Domingo,
SBKNH Cook
Ramon Martinez, Maria Alicia Mejia, Bulfrano Romero,
Gina Lee, KNH
Rosa Macias,
Assistant Director KNH Restorative KNH Certified
KNH Environmental KICF Cook
Nursing Assistant Services Worker
of Nursing
Nurse Aide
It Takes a Community…
to Hold an Outdoor Jazz Concert!
Every year, Keiro Intermediate Care Facility (KICF) staff and
volunteers host an outdoor concert for KICF and
Keiro Retirement Home residents to enjoy a special evening of
music and bento box dinners. Staff and volunteers
transform the parking lot into a tented dining area, string
lights, set up sound equipment, prepare decorations and
favors, escort residents, and serve meals to residents and their
families. The greater community is also involved: this year,
“Respect and Understanding,” a nonprofit organization
located in Pasadena, provided a jazz quartet, while donors
made possible the little extras for residents like favors and
catering. Thank you to everyone involved!
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Umbrella of Care Fall/Winter 2012
CreAtiVe EstAte PlANNiNg iN
UNcertAiN Times
By Cary K. Tamura, Gift Planning Consultant
We’re over four years into a recession that seems to never
end. The stock market is more unpredictable than ever.
Real estate is still way down from its peak. The fiscal cliff
looms right in front of us, with the Bush tax cuts set to
expire at the end of this year and the increased taxes set to
take effect January 1, 2013, which could hurt the economy
even more. While we hope that this can be avoided, we
can’t be certain that will happen. What can a person do?
In spite of the uncertainties, in fact, because of them, we
need to plan. Now is not the time to bury our heads in the
shifting sands. We all want the best for our family and we
need to plan so that our family is taken care of, regardless
of what else happens.
1. Carefully select a good attorney to help guide
you to draft a good will or living trust. A living
trust is a little more complicated, but can save on
probate expenses and provide privacy. Your attorney
can keep your estate document current with
changing family and financial situations, and to keep
up with new laws and court decisions.
2. Consider family needs. Does an heir need help in
managing finances? Perhaps a trust providing life
time income would be better than giving that heir all
of the inheritance in a lump sum. Is there an heir
with special needs? If so, perhaps you want to look
into a special needs trust. Are grandchildren in the
picture? Perhaps special funds to provide for their
education should be part of your estate plan.
3. Estate taxes could see a big jump on January 1,
2013. Discuss with your professional advisors some
of the options you might want to consider to avoid
or reduce estate taxes. A gift to Keiro from your
estate will save on estate taxes and be a legacy from
you to all at Keiro.
4. Capital gains taxes could also increase next year.
Do you want to consider selling some highly
appreciated assets this year, pay the lower capital
gains taxes and re-purchase those assets next year
with a step-up in basis?
5. Need higher income, with safety? Bank CDs
and T-bills are paying so little, it’s hardly worth the
trouble. Consider a Gift Annuity with Keiro. We’re
licensed with the state of California and we stand
behind all Gift Annuities with all of our assets, so
it’s safe. Rates vary with age(s). Here’s a sample:
Gift Annuities are issued in amounts over $10,000. Part
of that amount returns to you as a charitable income tax
deduction. Part of every payment to you is tax free. At your
passing, the balance comes to Keiro as a memorial in your
name(s). Because these are irrevocable agreements, please
check with your professional advisors before proceeding.
For a free detailed illustration of a Gift Annuity, based on
your specific age(s), please contact Audrey Lee-Sung at
(323) 980-7502 or [email protected].
This article is provided as an educational illustration and is not
professional tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax/professional advisor about your specific situation.
Donors who name Keiro in their estate plans, and inform Keiro of their gift,
are eligible for membership in Keiro’s Legacy Circle.
For more information, eBrochures on planned giving/estate planning topics, and to explore your
donation options, visit Keiro’s website at www.keiro.org (Go to Support Keiro - Planned Gifts).
Seeing Is Believing.
With our new Gift Illustrator, you can literally see the
way your gift works. Use convenient slider bars to adjust
different variables, depending on gift type.
Go to Support Keiro - Planned Gifts – Gift Illustrator at
www.keiro.org
www.keiro.org
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10
ThiNgs YOu CAN DO ON
KeirO’s RedesigNed Web Site
Whether you want to maintain wellness at home or are interested in life at Keiro’s facilities, find the information
you need on Keiro’s redesigned web site, www.keiro.org. Here are 10 things you can do:
1. Watch how-to videos with caregiving tips – NEW!
2. Stay informed about upcoming classes, news, and events
3. Access our interactive Umbrella of Care online newsletter – NEW!
4. Browse current volunteer opportunities
5. View presentations from past events like the Women’s Wellness Conferences and more
6. Use the Gift Illustrator to explore planned giving options – NEW!
7. Find step-by-step information on admission to Keiro – NEW!
8. View IHA fact sheets on wellness, health conditions, financial fitness, and more
9. View facility activity calendars and menus – NEW!
10. Make a gift at your convenience!
You may also join our e-mail lists to receive brief,
monthly e-newsletters:
Keiro News: upcoming events, resident life, opportunities to support
Keiro, and notification when the latest Umbrella of Care newsletter
is online
Healthy Aging Update: information on wellness, finances, and
caregiving to help you manage your lifestyle
Planned Giving News: updates and analysis on the latest trends in
estate planning
We welcome your feedback!
Send comments or suggestions to [email protected].
Other Online Resources
Follow us on Facebook: www.keiro.org/facebook
Genki Woman Blog: www.genkiwoman.org
New Interactive Umbrella of Care Newsletter Now Online!
Starting with this issue, the Umbrella of Care newsletter will be available in a new
interactive format on our website at www.keiro.org/UoC. Family members, registered
volunteers, and donors who made a gift in 2012 or 2013 will continue to receive the
newsletter mailed to their home. If you would prefer to stop receiving the newsletter in
the mail, please email Shelley Kwan at [email protected] or call (323) 980-7581.
Keiro’s Photo Album
View more photos online at
www.keiro.org/photos-of-the-month
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Umbrella of Care Fall/Winter 2012
“I am so thankful
for the volunteers
who visit us and
plan special events!”
- Keiro resident
Yoshiko Hasegawa, right
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012.
Bolded names indicate the individuals who are being honored with gifts to Keiro.
YOSHIO AKASAKI
Takeo & Sayoko Akasaki
MASAO & KOGIKU AKIYAMA
Yoshio & Natsuko Akiyama
HARRY KIYOSHI AOKI
Richard & Jean Garcia
NAOMA & SEKINO ASAHINO
Thomas T. Asahino
ICHINO BUTSUMYO
Ken & Kiyoko Nakagawa
BILL T. CHOMORI
Margaret Chomori
DOROTHY CHUN
Gerald & Sue Chun
SACHIKO DENTON
National Association Of
Letter Carriers
MASAO DOBASHI
Kiyoshi Maruyama
NOBUYE DOIZAKI
James & Fumie Doizaki
TOSHIO ENOMOTO
Aaron Tanaka
KOJI EZAKI
Motoko Ezaki
MARJORIE S. FUJII
Laurence Fujii
FUJIE FUJIMURA
Toshio & Peggy Fujimura
TOM FUJISAKI
Kiyoshi & Susan Fujisaki
HIROKICHI FUJITA
Hisano Fujita
KEISAKU & YOSHIKO FUJITA
Ruth Watanabe
YOSHIAKI FUKUMOTO
Pamela Sasada
MABEL FUKUZAWA
Annabelle Ishii
KINU & WILLIE FUNAKOSHI
J. Funakoshi-Maclaren &
K. G. Torres
SHIG & TOMIE FUNO
Janice Funo
EMY Y. GEKKO
Mitz Gekko
TAKAYO HAMANAKA
Hisao & Akiko Hamanaka
SACHIKO HARA
Megumi & Nancy Nakama
CHIYE Y. HARADA
Ken & Rosalie Sakaida
HENRY & LILY HARADA
Higashi Honganji
Buddhist Temple
David & Kathleen Ikeda
Janice Shimozawa
HISAKO HASHIGUCHI
Alvin Toda & Family
Stuart & Mitchell Toda
MATSUE HAYAKAWA
George & Betty Hayakawa
NAOZO & TOSHIKO HAYASHI
Sharon Hayashi
GI. HAYASHIDA
Kenji & Dorothy Kinoshita
GEORGE SAKUTARO &
MATSU SAKUMA HEISHI
May Nobuko Heishi Porter
MATSU SAKUMA HEISHI
May Nobuko Heishi Porter
HISAKO HIGA
Harold & Chiori Higa
MANABI HIRASAKI
Mitchell & Elinor Sakado
MARY HIRASHIMA
Jennie Hirashima
MAS HIRASHIMA
Jennie Hirashima
TOSHIKO HIRASHIMA
Lloyd & Maxine Sakakihara
EDWIN C. HIROTO
Eugene L. Nakamura
*
*
*
*
STANLEY S. HOKAMA
Toshiko Hokama
MASATO HOKODA
Donna Ebata
ROSARY HOKODA
Mas & Lily Hamasu
CHISAKO HORII
Takashi & Sumie Horii
GRACE IHARA
Craig Ihara
MISAO INATOMI
James & Peggy Inatomi
SETSUYE ISAWA
Robert & Alice Isawa
TERRY ISEDA
Sheryl Miyamoto
HARRY & PEGGY ISHIKI
Thomas & Doris Ishiki
SHYUN ISHIWA
Sachiko Ishiwa
KINNOSUKE ITO
Kimiko McCown
TOYOKO ITO
George Ito
MASAYOSHI &
YUKIYE IWASAKI
Arthur Iwasaki
LEWIS IWATA
Janet Iwata
THOMAS KADA
Dorothy Kada
EDWARD KADOYA
Sachi Auslender
KUMAICHI & KUNIYE
KAGEYAMA
Hiroshi & Betty Kageyama
SETSUO KANAMOTO
Brad Amano
Ricky & Kathy Kanamoto
CHIZUKO KARASAWA
Richard & Mary Karasawa
FUMI KARATSU
Judith Hayami
RUTH KASAI
Kazuto & Linda Kishimoto
KAZUYO KATAOKA
Dick Kataoka
AYAKO & KATSUMI KATO
Allan & Emiko Wexler
FUMIKO KATO
Toyoji Sugita
Toyoji & Lillian Sugita
GENE GENZO KATO
Yukio & Violet Kato
KATSUMI & AYAKO KATO
Jon & Barbara Shirota
MITS KAWAGUCHI
Kiyoshi & Susan Fujisaki
SAM KAWAKAMI
Jerry & France Wong
SHIZUKO KAWAMOTO
Ernest & Elaine Nagamatsu
KUME KAWANA
Emiko Choi
HORACE K. KAYANO
Hugo Kayano
HARUZO KIGUCHI
Mark & Margaret Kiguchi
MISAO KIGUCHI
Mark & Margaret Kiguchi
SUMIE KIHARA
Jon & Barbara Shirota
DOROTHY KIMURA
Irene Kimura
ISAMU KITA
Yoshiko Kita
JACK KITAHATA
Shizuko Kitahata
NAMIO KITAOKA
Kimiko Kitaoka
TERRY KOIKE
Hisako D. Koike
SHUJI KOMURO
Ken Komuro
*
WALTER KONYA
Henry & Sakaye Watari
SADAE KUNITAKE
Miyo Kunitake
MITZI KUNITSUGU
Signe Olausen
SHIZUKO KURATA
Louise Tsukahara
DOUGLAS Y. KURIHARA
A. M. & Grace Kurihara
T. KURITA
Sakae K. Okuda
KAZUMA KUROSAKI
Fusaye Kurosaki
Tom T. Kurosaki
JOE KURUMADA
Joy Kurumada
Winn & Carol Kurumada
SUMIYO KUSAO
Roy Kusao
LINDY KUSUMOTO
Lily S. Kusumoto
MADGE LILLIQUIST
Louise Ozaki
MICHIKO MACHIDA
Kenji & Sara Machida
TOMIKO MAEDA
Kazuo Maeda
KINUKO MAEHARA
Louise Tsukahara
MARIAN MALMIN
Dorothy Nakayu
RAM MANVI
Sati Ram Manvi
SUENO MASUDA
Koichi & Lillian Kusano
George & Sumiko Mizushima
ASAMI & AIKO MASUMIYA
The Masumiya Family
HELEN H. MASUMURA
Tom & Jane Inouye
SHIZU MATSUBARA
Mayumi Higa
TERUO ROBERT MATSUHISA
Kayoko Matsuhisa
VIRGINIA MATSUI
Joseph & Dianne Belli
Mary Hatate
Beverly Ito
Takeshi & Yoshiko Oishi
Catherine Yonai
SUENO MATSUNAGA
Thomas Matsunaga
MASAYOSHI MATSUNO
Hiroshi Matsuno
CHIZ MATSUSHIGE
Kiyoshi Maruyama
TAYEKO MATSUURA
George & Jane Iwanaga
Dennis Matsura
YONE MIKURIYA
Mickey & Kay Mikuriya
NISUKE & TANE MITSUMORI
John & May Mitsumori
SHIZU MITSUUCHI
James & Yumi Lonjers
Hisashi Mitsuuchi
EVALINE MIURA
Shelley Hatakeyama
ELSIE MIYABARA
Richard & Esther Maruo
FRED & KIKUYO MIYAKE
Kenneth Miyake
KENNETH MIYAKE
Shawn & Marijane Miyake
NANCY AKEMI
MIYAKE-KUWAHARA
Arthur Kuwahara
CHIDORI MORI
Richard & Patricia Mori
TSUGIKO MORISHITA
Paul Ross
SANO MORITA
Ikuko Honda
TOKIO MORRI
Michael & Corinne
Araki-Kawaguchi
IWAO MOTOYAMA
Marsha Young
FLORENCE K. MURAKAMI
Linda Murakami
MASAKO MURAKAMI
Isamu Murakami
SUMIKO MURAKAMI
David & Charlotte Murakami
Joe & Katsuko Murakami
FRANK & TOYO MUTO
Robert & Mary Yoshimoto
LORRAINE S. NAGAI
David Nagai
ERIC NAGAMINE
Yasuo & Barbara Nagamine
KIKU NAGAMINE
Ernest & Naomi Choy
James & Charlotte Ishiki
TAMAE NAKAMOTO
Evelyn Nakasone
KIU NAKAMURA
Hideko Noriyuki
ROY NAKANO
Rosie Nakano
MITSUKO NAKASHITA
Suzuko Kawaguchi
HENRY NAKASONE
Julia Y. Nakasone
HARUSHI NAKAWATASE
Hayato & Tomoko
Nakawatase
TONY NAKAYAMA
Roger & Betti Tamaki
FUSAE NAMIMOTO
Susumu & Norma Ishigo
JOE NARITOKU
Sue S. Naritoku
TADASHI & SHIZUKO NATSUME
Daniel & Lynn Hiura
TORAO & CLARA NIINO
Michael Niino
MIWAKO NISHIZU
Nobby & Grace Arata
Gerald & Sue Chun
Melvin & Judie Goya
Nagi Hashiba
Chikako Hori
Fujiko Izumi
Karen Marumoto Kong
Wesley & Ida Minami
Ruri Miura
Sadao & Ruby Mochidome
Naomi Niimi
Kurt & Petra Palmer
Margo & John Roberts
Carl & Cora Rodenhizer
Chineko Shimizu
Justin Tanaka
Gerald & Katherine Tanaka
Hisako Tsunekawa
YOSHIO NONAKA
Yoshio & Rumi Shimada
ALBERT NOZAKI
Elin Nozaki
LORNA NOZAKI
Elin Nozaki
ALICE ODAMA
George & Betty Kiriyama
Dick & Barbara Motoyama
NANCY S. ODAMA
Robert Odama
JANET SACHIKO OGAWA
The Ogawa Family
Don & Joan Okura
TERI T. OISHI
Joyce Shimazu
KENGO OKADA
Michiko Okada
*
DOROTHY OKAMOTO
Gerald & Sue Chun
CHIHARU OKAMURA
Michael Okamura
Union Bank Foundation
LINDA OKAYAMA
Ron H. Okayama
MEGUMI OKUMOTO
Nan Senzaki &
Nolan Zane Family
MARTIN Y. ONO
Nolan Maehara &
Sandra Sakamoto
Ernest & Elaine Nagamatsu
Mary Nishimine
Sandra & Nolan Sakamoto
TERU OSAWA
Yutaka F. Osawa
MASAKO OSHITA
Victor & Trudy Yoshizumi
MINORU JACK OTA
Katsumi & Odiene Ota
Richard Ota
BETTY OWYANG
Ken & Rosalie Sakaida
ITSUTARO OYAMA
Takeo & Sayoko Akasaki
SHIZUE OYE
Shigeru & June Fukui
MITO OZAWA
Mary Ann Inouye
SHITOMI RYONO
Rie Sera
KIYO SAISHO
Kiyoto Saisho
TAK SAISHO
Moe Saisho
HAJIME SAITO
Richard & Esther Maruo
HARUE SAKAMOTO
Mas & Lily Hamasu
FUMIKO SAKUMA
Chizuko Sakuma
KOIMA SANETO
Arthur & Kiyome Hirayama
KIYO SATO
May Hamamoto
MARY SATO
Robert & Alice Isawa
AIKO SATODA
Yozo & Tomie Satoda
KEVIN T. SCOTT
Gary & Alyce Tanouye
JOANNE H. SHIBA
Roy & Christie Shiba
KENNETH M. SHIGEKAWA
Diane Shigekawa
KENICHI & AIKO SHIMATSU
Rokuro & Seiko Shimatsu
KATSU SHINGU
Fred & Masako Shingu
YUTAKA SHINOHARA
Bruce Shinohara
GRACE T. SHIRAI
Robert K. Shirai
SAKU SHIRAKAWA
John & Tamae Matsumoto
HAROLD SHISHIDO
Shirley Shishido
SUGA SHOJI
Toshiko Ito
KOGIKU SUGIHARA
Jim & Patricia Sugihara
SHIZUKO SUYEISHI
Charles Suyeishi
SETSUKO SUZUKI
Harue Suzuki
TAI SUZUKI
Takashi & Ellen Suzuki
KAORU TADAKUMA
Sam & Chisato Hillis
HATSUMI TAIRA
Betty Jung
*Asterisks denote amounts of $2,000 and over.
New Leaves on Remembrance Trees
Starting from 2012, gifts of $2,000 or more made in memory of someone will
be recognized on a Remembrance Tree at a Keiro facility of your choice. For
more information, visit www.keiro.org/remembrance-tree or call (323) 980-7513.
TOSH TAKEYASU
Ernest & Elaine Nagamatsu
BETTY & KIMIKO TAKIZAWA
Carl & Toshiko Takizawa
MITO TANABE
Joy Nakamura
JEFF TANAKA
Kenneth Tanaka
MIYOKI TANAKA
Keith & Louise Tanaka
SHIGENO TANAKA
Wesley Tanaka
SHIZUE TANAKA
Harry & Kathy Sasaki
KIMIKO TANIJIRI
Katie Tanijiri
LLOYD & MICHIKO TODA
Lloyd & Betty Toda
DIANNE TOMOOKA
Roy Tomooka
CHIYOKO TONOOKA
Ben Tonooka
KIKUKO TOYODA
George & Kimie Ouchi
MARIKO TSUKIDA
Keiko Hamagiwa
MARY TSUKIMOTO
Takashi & Shinobu Kiriyama
A. Albert Tsukimoto
TOM TSUMORI
Hart & Toyoko Yoshioka
TAICHI TSUYUKI
Theodore & Keiko Tsuyuki
GUS UCHIDA
Tobie & Toshiye Shinpo
MASATO & ASAO UEMURA
Hiroshi & Betty Kageyama
YAYOI UJIIE
Henry & Iney Sato
ALYS AYAKO UKITA
Iris Higashi
Joan T. Higashi
Tomoko Ohama
JIMMIE UYEDA
Faith Ono
KIWA WADA
Toshiko Takashio
FUMIKO WAKAMATSU
Peter Wakamatsu
HARUKO WAKAYAMA
Itsuo & Kazuko Azeka
JUNE WAKIMOTO
Nelson Wakimoto
MASAYO WATAMURA
Lynn & Pat Kaneshiro
TERUKO WATANABE
Dorothy & Roland Miyagishima
Alice Watanabe
TOM WONG
Lisa Wong
YOSHI YAKURA
Karl & Nancy Kim
Hachiro & Gail Kondo
MAY SACHIKO YAMAMOTO
Gerald Yamamoto
YOSHIMASA &
YAYOI YAMASAKI
Albert Yamasaki
JUDITH S. YAMATO
Robert K. Yamato
SHIGEO YASUI
Richard & Esther Maruo
AKEMI YOSHIDA
Richard M. Yoshida
ISAO & KIYAKO YOSHIKAWA
Thomas & Cathy Yoshikawa
IRENE A. YUGUCHI
Iris Higashi
Kiyoshi Maruyama
THOMAS T. ZAIMA
Lois Zaima
Special Occasions Donations
Birthdays
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012.
Bolded names indicate the individuals who are being honored with gifts to Keiro.
AIKO CIOS
Chuck & Wendy Cios
LIZ COOK
Don T. Hachiya
HIDEKO DOI
Keiji & Deanna Doi
NOBUKO FUJII
George Kita
YAYEKO FURUYA
George & Janie Nakata
JUSTINE HAMADA
Pauline Cerullo
MITSUKO HAMANO
Toyoko Shiroma
MINEKO HASHIMOTO
Mineko Hashimoto
ELAINE HASHIMURA
Craig & Linda Oshinomi
YUKIKO HAYASHI
Dee Hayashi
Dennis & Mary Hayashi
MARY HIGASHI
Eileen Asato
CHONG OAK HYDE
Judith Porter
KIMIKO ICHIMURA
Gary & Sandy Ichimura
Eunice Maekawa
KIKUYE IKEDA
John Ikeda
*
*
CARL KADA
Jean Mitsunaga
HELEN KAWAGOE
Edgar & Kuniko Fukutaki
Sheryl Miyamoto
SAKIYO KAWASHIMA
Frank & Betty Kawashima
TAYOKO KAWATO
Bruce & Lori Arikawa
YOUNG H. KIM
Hyein Kim &
Jane Young Kim
FUMIKO KITAGAWA
Amy Kato
FLORENCE KOBAYASHI
Kokichi Nakazawa
AIKO KOHATSU
Takeshi & Margie Kohatsu
JANET KURASHITA
Ernest & Joyce Li
KOFUKU MAKISHI
Kazumi Chinen
Katsuhide & Akemi Kinjo
KASHIE MAKISHIMA
Ruby Vander Velde
TORAYO MAKITA
Beatrice Yoshikawa
Caroline Young
TIMBER MANAKA
Kendric, Lauri, Kevin &
Trent Manaka
TIM MANAKA
Timothy & Marion Manaka
EVAN J. MASAKI
James Y. Masaki
FUMIYE MASUNAGA
Janet Masunaga
Lynn Mizuno Masunaga
SHIZU MATSUBARA
John Matsubara
ASAKO MINAMIDE
Kiyo Yoshida
TOMIKO MIZOKAMI
Victor & Marian Mizokami
TOMIYE MORI
Kathryn Costello
Daniel Mori
TAZU MORIHISA
Stephen & Lynne Morihisa
YOMIKO MURAKAMI
Eugene & Elaine Murakami
ALYCE NAKAGAWA
Mae Matsumoto
Libby Ramirez
MARY NAKAJI
Phillip & Nancy Kwong
KIYOKO NAKANO
Eugene & Gale Nakano
Hideo Nakano
EMMA NG
Susanna & Eugene Chan
May Jer
SUMAKO NOMI
& Takako Nomi
*Akio
ALICE ODAMA
Dick & Barbara Motoyama
HISAKO OKAMOTO
Jeri Lyn Okamoto
KAZUE OKITSU
Walter Okitsu
CHIYO OSUGA
Kathleen Yamamoto
ISAO SAKAI
Jane Sakai Su
MICHIE SAKATANI
Sam & Sachiko Mukai
George & Esther Sakatani
HARRY SASAKI
Allen Sasaki
YONEKO SAWAMURA
Lucky & Fumiko Sawamura
MASAYE SHIGEMURA
Eiko Masuyama
YOKO SHIMADA
John & Loraine Shimada
RUBY SUMIDA
Ronney & Colleen Sakoda
Gary & Irene Sumida
KIKUE SUZUKI
Joong Gil & Toshie Park
TOSHIKO TAKAGI
Robert Sakiyabu
YAEKO TAKAI
Setsuko Sunada
KIMI TAKAMORI
Mike & Kimiye Olsen
SUE TAKAYAMA
Robert & Linda Takayama
Steve & Nadine Takayama
AYAME TAKESHIMA
Ikuko Shimizu
MASAKO TAMAE
George & Mitzi Akamine
TOSHIKO TAMURA
Kaz & Jean Saeki
AYAKO TANITA
Allen Tanita
ALICE TANIYAMA
Stanley & Evelyn Morimoto
Jeff Taniyama
HIDEKO TATEOKA
Mickey & Kay Mikuriya
NORIKO TOCHIOKA
Steven & Junko Nagata
Mikio & Margaret Tochioka
FAYE TODA
Dennis & Sharon Nakafuji
Albert & Charlotte Nakamura
KEIKO TSURUTA
Takeyoshi & Kumiko Inoshita
Yukiko Ito
*
*
ASAYE WAKI
Mitsuko Osako
KYOKO WARF
Narumi Hosaka
EIKO WATANABE
Junko Yamane
GOROU YAMADA
Yoko Yamada
BEVERLY YAMAGATA
Don T. Hachiya
AIKO YAMAGUCHI
Yoshie Hirata
Jane & Harry Kawahara
MASAHISA YAMAMOTO
Ken & Akiyo Imoto
Mark Yamamoto
Yoko Yamamoto
YUKIKO YAMASHITA
Ray & Jean Yamashita
TOSHIE YANAGA
David & Kay Endow
AGNES YONAI
Josephine Yonai
ROSE YUSA
David & Lorraine Woody
*Asterisks denote amounts of $1,000 and over.
In Honor Of
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012.
Bolded names indicate the individuals who are being honored with gifts to Keiro.
SAKAYE ARATANI
Betty & Ben Yumori
JOE & DIANNE BELLI
Pearl Karon
TERRY ISEDA
Akiko Maeda
HENRY NISHIZU
Katherine Rodenhizer
MIWA NISHIZU
Katherine Rodenhizer
BURTON OKUNO & KRH STAFF
Bob & Jane Taniguchi
GEORGE KAWATO
Ray & Carol Tanaka
*K.AMY
NAGATA
Isaac
& Arleen Hirano
*RUMIKO
NAKATANI
University of Southern
California, Berkeley
*Asterisks denote amounts of $1,000 and over.
TEDDIE SHISHIDO
Tomi Hatanaka
MUCCI TAYLOR
Betty & Ben Yumori
CHIYOKO WATANABE
Chiyoko Watanabe
BETSY YAMAUCHI
Richard & Claire Yamashita
Anniversary
JOE S. & KIMI HOSHINO
Jody M. Hoshino
REGENTS OF UC & TRUSTEES OF USC
Jody M. Hoshino
SMITH & WESSON
Jody M. Hoshino
Donations
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012.
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George & Helen Abe
Hideo & Nobuko Abe
Paul & Ann Abe
Robert & Linda Abe
ADS Consulting Group, Inc.
Aetna
Douglas & Christine Aihara
Yaeko Aihara
Aihara Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Tomoyuki & Michiko
Akutagawa
Jean Amano
American Fish & Seafood Co.
Jackson & Judy Aoki
Ronald & Midori Aoki
Michael & Corinne
Araki-Kawaguchi
Linda Aratani
Bob & Barbara Asada
Richard Asao
Judy Asazawa
Cathy Azama
Walter & Aiko Backhus
Vivian Beckker
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Bell Electronics
Joseph & Dianne Belli
Elizabeth Benz
David & Gayle Berry
Ronald & Lillian Bow
Ritsuko Brandt
Takeko Canter
Care To Stay Home
Danny Chang
May Sue Chee
Masako Chidachi
Victor Chikasawa
Keang & Nancy Chin
Ron & Joy Chiya
Ron Chock
Peter & Christina Chow
Chris Cios
David Clark
Herbert Cohen
John Connor & Estelle Ichino
Scott Daly
Kenneth Dao
Robert & Donna de Wit
Nancy Decman
Grace Deguchi
*Asterisks denote amounts of $1,000 and over.
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Peter J. Di Milia
Judy Dionzon
Shotaro Dofuku
Lorraine Dohzen
Kevin Doi
Mark & Tracey Doi
Ernest & Kiyo Doizaki
Tomiko Domoto
Edison International
Employee Contributions
Campaign
Steve and Karen Edwards
Eileen Ekinaka
Susie Emi
Masako Enomoto
Stanley Enomoto
Stanley & Chizuru Enomoto
Entech Medical Corp.
Jeff & Namy Folick
Kiyoshi & Ann Fujihara
Sharlene Fujikawa
Tosh Fujimoto
Toshio & Peggy Fujimura
Reiko Fujino
Paul & Joyce Fujita
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Richard & Masa Fujitani
Frank & Ihoko Fukuhara
Jimmy K. Fukuhara
Gerald Fukui
Jonathan Fukumoto
Yosh Fukumoto
Tazuko Fukuzaki
David Funaoka
Joyce Furlough
Clara T. Furukawa
Tamotsu & Cheryl Furukawa
Rosemary Furuta
Stanley & Jean Furuta
Yasukuni & Michiki Fushimi
Daniel & Corrine Futterman
General Imaging Company, Inc.
Nanami George
Daniel Gima
Toshiko Gima
Kiyoshi Ginoza
Washin & Mikuni Ginoza
Yasunori & Nancy Gohata
Yasue Golon
Eddie Gomez
Alan Goto
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Daniel Goto
Evelyn Goto
Kelvin Goto
Nancy Goto
Tamiko Goto
Kinuko Gray
Hilda Guijarro
Eddie & Irene Hagihara
Lance Hama
Eric & Marsha Hamamoto
Janice Hamamoto
Kenneth & Chris Hankawa
Linda M. Hara
Roy & Sue Harada
Yoshiaki Harada
Rudolph Harvey
Jon & Barbara Hasegawa
Gene & Kathleen Hashiguchi
Ray & Utako Hashima
Ryoji Hashima
Alvin Hashimoto
Betty Hashimoto
Dale Hashimoto
Leiton Hashimoto
Henry & May Hashioka
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Gwen Hass
George & Aiko Hatanaka
Mary Hatate
Mike & Grace Hatchimonji
Ruth Hatchimonji
Fumi Hattori
Franklin & Amy Hayakawa
Steve & Mikiko Hayama
Hannah Hayase
Kenneth & Colleen Hayashi
Shiunro & Marion Hayashi
Eugene & Phyllis Hayashibara
Heath and Lejeune Inc.
Bertram & Dorothy Higa
Mayumi Higa
Robert & Kazuko Higa
Roy Y. Higa
Sueko Higa
Wanda Higaki
Melvin & Janice Higashi
Teruhiko Higashi
Frank & Betty Hiji
Hiji Brothers
Yosh & Kiyomi Hirai
John & Deborah Hiramoto
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012 (continued).
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George & Shigeko Hirano
Jayme Hirashiki
Jodi Hisamoto
Michael & Masumi Hogan
Hokubei Okinawa Fujin-Kai
Emiko Holmes
Craig Honda
Linda Honda
Shige & Kay Honda
Honda Plaza Associates, Ltd.
Tomoko Horie
Junko Horii
David Chris Hoshimiya
Jody M. Hoshino
Joseph & Gloria Hsiao
Bill & Sumi Hughes
IBM Employee Services Center
Miyuki Ichinose
Edith Ichiuji
Charles & Almira Ida
Craig & Judy Ida
Shigeru & Shizuko Ideo
Asako Igawa
Denise Ige & Carol
Cabacungan
Francene Ige
Harry & Yosie Iida
Nobuko Ike
Milton & Violet Ikeda
Steven Ikeda
John & Lily Ikegami
Eunice N. Ikemoto
Keiko Ikuta-Ung
Richard & Joyce Imada
John & Renee Imai
Susan Imai
Albert Imamura
Jack Imamura
James & Peggy Inatomi
Ken & Kay Inose
Yoshi Inose
Takeyoshi & Kumiko Inoshita
Chris Inouye
Joyce Inouye
Roy & Jo Ann Inouye
Steve & Ann Inouye
Institute of Global Education
Lloyd & Tazuko Inui
Alan & Linda Ishibashi
Richard Ishibashi
Chrys & Nancy Ishida
Lonny & Ritsu Ishihara
Art Ishii
Stanley Ishino
Janis Ishitani
Joyce Isomoto
Brian & Gale Itagaki
Arlene R. Ito
George Ito
Karen Ito
Ron Ito
Susan Ito
Tomio Ito
Miyako Iwai
George & Jane Iwanaga
Joni Iwasaki
Keiko Jacobson
Ken Janeski
Japanese American
Historical Society of
Southern California
Robert & Karen Jeffries
Kei Jennings
Carolyn Jew
Yuki Jimbo
Yuri L. Joko
Michael K. Jow
Paul Jow
Larry & Wandy Jung
Janet Kabashima
John & Mieko Kadosono
Betti Kagawa
Jon & Terri Kagawa
Akira Kageyama
Fred Kajioka Family
Jeff Kajioka
Jan Kajiya
Mike Kaku
Tadao & Fumiko Kamachi
Don Kame
Joan Kamei
Kamerycah Inc.
Misako Kamifuji
Ken & Judi Kaminishi
David Kamiyama
Grace Kanada
Gene & Vickie Kanamori
Yori Kanamori
Ronald Kanechika
George & Mabel Kanno
Yaye Karasawa
Bonnie Kasamatsu
Kenneth & Bonnie Kasamatsu
Takuji & Harumi Kasamatsu
Fred & Florence Katakura
Fusako Kataoka
Yoshiaki & Mayumi Katayama
Noboru & Etsuko Kato
Rick Katsuki
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Mark & Sharon Kawachi
Glenn & Carolyn Kawafuchi
Janice Kawagoye
Gary & Suzette Kawaguchi
John & Nadine Kawaguchi
Ken & Karen Kawaguchi
Naomi Kawahara
Sheldon & Naomi Kawahara
Sharon Kawakami
Derrick Kawamoto
Shirley Kawanami
Harold & Mary Ann Kawasaki
Richard & Sue Kawasaki
Victor Kawasaki
Joan & Frank Kawase
Raymond & Masako Kawase
Frank Kawashima
D.K. Kazahaya
Lily Kazahaya
Kyoko Kent
Shigetaka Kikkawa
Marlene Kikuchi
Karl & Nancy Kim
Irene Kimura
Keith & Janet Kimura
John King
Stanley & Karen Kino
Alan & Sue Kino-Endo
Roger Kinoshita
Ikuko K. Kiriyama
Kiyoshi & Yoshiko Kishimoto
Hanako Kishiyama
Evelyn Kita
Donald & Mary Kitabayashi
Gloria Kiyan
Linda Kiyan
Knock Out Productions, Inc.
Dick J. Kobashigawa
J. & Mariko Kobata
Abe T. Kochi
Nancy Kodama
& Jane Makinodan
*Takashi
Ralph & Ikuko Mangione
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Helen Motokane
Hideo & Miyoko Mura
David & Charlotte Murakami
Sandra Murakoshi
Rose Muramoto
Frank & Mary Muraoka
Frank & Nancy Murata
Jack & Kate Muro
Betty Ann & Willie Nagami
Patricia & Steven Nagano
Roy & Gail Nagaoka
Aaron & Karen Nagayama
Terry Nahidipour
Chris Naito
Hitoshi & Tomiko Naito
Julie Naito
Kay Naito
Norman & Susan Naito
Craig & Mineko Nakagawa
Leland Nakagawa
Shig Nakagawa
Howard & Karen Nakagiri
Sachiko Nakahara
Shigeki Nakajima
John & Shirley Nakaki
Kenneth & D. M. Nakakura
Hanako Nakamoto
Yuji & Julia Nakamoto
Christine Nakamura
Frank Nakamura
John Nakamura
Tatsushi & Keiko Nakamura
Misao Nakane
Alice Nakanishi
Joyce Nakano
Kraig Nakano
Kurt Nakano
Martha T. Nakano
Michele Nakano
Minoru & Kugako Nakano
Mark & Donna Nakashima
Irene Mano
Marsh Risk &
Insurance Service
Randolph Masada
Richard & Linda Masada
Kaoru & Shigeru Mase
Yoshiko Masuda
Satsuki Masuguchi
Randy & Amparo Masumoto
Lily Masuno
Tom & Nobuko Matsuda
Georgia Matsui
Jerry & Maria Matsukuma
Jimmy & Yuko Matsumoto
Robert & Laraine Matsumoto
Takeshi & Hiroko Matsumoto
Dan & Irene Matsumura
Julius & Lillian Matsumura
Judd & Leslie Matsunaga
George Matsuno
Itsuko Matsuno
Yoshihiko & Emiko Matsuno
Karen Matsuoka
James & Patsy Matsushita
Ronald & Leilani Matsushita
Tommy & Yoko Matsuura
Randy Matsuyama
Hitomi & Shinji Matsuyuki
Harumi Mayeda
Melvin & Christine Mayeda
William C. McClintock
Judith McClinton
Suzi McGann
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
Jane Meifu
James & Jean Michiuye
Diane Mihara
Cheryl Miller
Judy Minami
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Takashi & Beverly Oki
Richard & Sandra Okimoto
Mark Okino
Dennis & Barbara Okita
Janet Okubo
Mioko Okuda
Terry Okuda
Tad & Karen Okumoto
Mike & Kimiye Olsen
Georgina Onaga
Roy & Frances Onishi
Morey & Charlene Ono
Russell & Diana Ono
Owen Onouye
Victor Ortega
Ichiro Osako
Osawa Family
Edward & Helen Oshiba
Craig & Linda Oshinomi
Gary Oshita
Kenneth Oshita
Henry Y. Ota
Hirokazu & Nancy Ota
Kazumi & Mitsuko Ota
Kihei & Kimiko Otani
Michiko Otaya
Ann Otoide
Cy & Janice Overman
Dick Oyama
Robert & Masako Ozaki
Kei & Tazuko Ozawa
Pacific Commerce Bank
Rosario Panganiban
Diane Plaskow
Jim Pollard &
Janis R. Hirohama
May Nobuko Heishi Porter
Gene Price
Amy Pryor
Linda Puchalski
Jose & Katherine Quindara
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Friends of Keiro Benefit Drawing
The October 20, 2012 drawing raised
nearly $60,000 for Keiro’s nursing
homes. Congratulations to the winners:
First place: Jeri Yoshinaga
Second place: Hitoshi G. Sameshima
Third place: Leo Shinohara
Thank you to everyone who participated!
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Shoji & Shiori Kodani
Jim & Ryoko Koga
Fred Kohno
Keiko Kokuga
Carol Komatsuka
George & Betty Kometani
Hideo & Kumiko Kondo
Seiso Kono
Douglas & Judy Kosobayashi
Mas Kotake
Tadashi & Atsuko Kowta
Judy Koyama
Stan Koyanagi
Kevin & Mary Kubo
Kubota Nikkei Mortuary Inc.
Doris Kumashiro
Frances Kumashiro
Dora Kunishige
Fusae Kurihara
Robert Kurita
Takeshi & Ritsuko Kuroki
George & Janice Kurose
Ann Kurotori
Keith & Sharon Kuroyama
Stephen & Julie Kurumada
Doreen Kushida
Mitzi Kushida
Yoichi & Donna Kusumoto
Rikuo & Takako Kusunaga
Lilly Kuwata
Raymond and Shelley Kwan
Barbara Kwong
Kavita Lalchandani
Roger Lannon
Francis Lau
Elma Lee
Audrey Lee-Sung
Curtis Lew
Deena Lew
Luanne MacDougall
Kenji & Sara Machida
Dennis & Yukiko Maeda
Kazuo Maeda
Norman & Mardy Maehara
John & Hisayo Maki
*Asterisks denote amounts of $1,000 and over.
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Kiyoshi & Rikie Minato
Kenneth & Karen Misumi
Dennis & Diana Mitani
Nellie Mitani
Harry Mitsuuchi
Jon Mitsuuchi
Carol Miura
Paula J. Miura
Joyce Miyabe
Donald & Elaine Miyagi
Isamu & Misao Miyagishima
Jack & Chieko Miyake
Shawn & Marijane Miyake
Henry & Nancy Miyamoto
Keith & Debra Miyamoto
Lynn Miyamoto &
Kevin Kroeker
Osamu & Akiko Miyamoto
Edward Miyashiro
Takeyuki Miyauchi
Kuniaki & Linda Miyazaki
Ellen Mizoguchi
Louise Mizota
Mizuho Corporate Bank
of California
Judith Mizushima
Takako Mizushima
Dennis Mochizuki
Kiyoshi & Yaeko Mochizuki
Wendy Mochizuki
Barbara Molinelli
Monterey Park
Japanese-American
Senior Citizens, Inc.
Darryl Mori
Judy Mori
Junice Mori
Martha Mori
Shigeru & Yoshiko Mori
Jaime & Julie Moriguchi
Jim & Arlene Morikawa
Sui Morimoto
Morita Produce
Eiko Moriyama
Alexander Moromisato
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Ichiro Nakasuji
Bob & Taeko Nakata
Elsie Nakata
David & Lily Nakatani
Glenn Nakatani
Ray & Rumi Nakatani
Joan Nakatsu
Hayato & Tomoko Nakawatase
Mickie Nakawatase
Makoto & Lily Nakayama
Randy & Sueko Nakayama
Herbert & Sonoe Narahara
Richard Nasby
Siobhan Nasby
Gerald & Chiyoko Niimi
Nikkei Singles
Nikkei Widowed Association
Ken & Jean Nishihara
Kenny Nishihara
Lillian Nishihara
Gary & Fusae Nishikawa
Kathy Nishimoto
Bill & Donna Nishimura
Gilbert & Penny Nishimura
Joyce Nishioka
Henry & Valena Noguchi
Jim Nomachi
Brian Nomi
Rory Nomoto
Greg & Kazuko Nomura
Marilyn Noriega
Dean & Lynn Noritake
Margaret Nunes
Emi Ochi
Frank Oda
Kenji & Cindy Oda
Richard & Sally Oda
Richard Odagawa
Mary Odson
Henry & Grace Oga
George & Nancy Ohama
Clarence & Ann Ohara
Susan Ohata
Donald & Marlene Okada
Michael Okamura
Planning
*Retirement
Advisors
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Bobbi Ribaudo
Michael Richards
Rust Consulting Inc.
Billy Saeki
Taro & Masako Saisho
Clark & Julie Saito
June Saito
Ken Saito
Paul Sakaguchi
Masashi & Judith Sakahara
David Sakai
Ken & Rosalie Sakaida
Emy Sakamoto
Ted Sakamoto
Calvin Sakaniwa
Keith & Kay Sakaniwa
Barbara Sakata
Joy Sakata
Pauline Sakata
Robert & Frances Sakata
Alice C. Sakauye
Yoshinobu &
Mary Anne Sakihara
Vic Sameshima
David Sams
Tuguo & Hiroko Sano
Allen Sasaki
Clyne & Dorothy Sasaki
Fred & Betty Sasaki
Robert & Ellen Sasamoto
Frank & Marian Sata
Akira Sato
Bill & Isabelle Sato
Ken Sato
Mickey & Blanca Sato
Ronald Sato
Howard Sawa
Don & Diane Sayrizi
Kimiko & Robert
Sasaki Schock
Schurr High School
Seiji Isomoto
Scholarship Fund
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Victor & Claire Seki
Sempra Energy
Tsutomu & Suzuko Sera
Scott & Catherine Seto
Wally Shao
Kenneth T. Shiba
Raye Shibasaki
Kathy Shibata
Reiko Shibata
Thomas & Ruth Shigekuni
James & Fumiko Shigemura
Dean & Shari Shigenaga
Steven M. Shikami
Fred & Elisabeth Shima
Misao & Tochiko Shimada
Bill & Katsuko Shimamoto
Bruce & Diane Shimano
Rokuro & Seiko Shimatsu
Bertha Shimazu
Jean Shimizu
Robert Shimizu
Kenneth & Edith Shimokochi
Paul & Aileen Shimokochi
Fred & Masako Shingu
Ronald Shinkai
Nelly Shinzato
Robert K. Shirai
Yoko Shirata
Yukio & Miyuki Shiratori
Masaru & Hiroko Shiroishi
Paul & Kay Shishima
Ritsuko Shuping
Linda Sue Sogabe
Ben Somera
Robert Sperry
Susan T. Stern
Priscilla-van Su
George & Ruri Sugimoto
Lisa Sugimoto
K & R Sugimoto Living Trust
Ken & Lily Sugino
Stephen & Chieko Sugita
Bill & Ruby Sumida
Elaine & Cooke Sunoo
Aiko Suzuki
Richard & Mary Suzuki
Ronald & Kyoko Suzuki
Warren Tabata
Sharon Tachibana
Norman & Yoshie Tachiki
Seiichi & Helen Taguchi
Sandy Taise
Margaret Tajiri
Ken & Nataliya Takahashi
Tetsuo Takahashi
Kiyoshi Takano
Hayahiko & Sumiko Takase
Terry & Mihoko Takasugi
Randolph Takasuka
Sheri Takata
Jack Takayesu
James Takemura
John M. Takenaka
Tommy & June Takenaka
May Takeuchi
Sandy Takeyasu
Lawrence & Barbara Takumi
Ansho Takushi
Robert & Sally Tamanaha
Mary Tamura
Fred & Janice Tanabe
Akiko Tanaka
Cathy Tanaka
Jill Tanaka
Ronald & Janet Tanaka
Stacey Tanaka
Gordon & Joan Tani
Linda Tanigawa
Amy Taniguchi
Harry Tanikawa
Akira & Ikuye Tanimoto
David & Joyce Tanimoto
Marcus & Eisanne Tanimoto
Tetsu & Kathlene Tanimoto
Kirk & Yoshi Tanioka
Tricia Tao
Toru & Naomi Tarumizu
Kazuko Tate
Harriet Tateyama
Naomi Teal
Minoru & Helen Tokeshi
Betsy Tokubo
Darielle Tom
Frances Tom
Peggy Tom
Sue Tom
Takeshi & Keiko Tomatsu
George & Emiko Tomita
Hannah Tomita
Jason & Naomi Tong
Mitzi Toshima
Ron & Jean Toshima
Michiru Toulouse
Karen Toyoshiba
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Stephanie Tran
Truist
Thomas & Fusae Tsuchiyama
Kunitaro Tsugawa
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012 (continued).
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Norikatsu & Jenny Tsuji
Mark Tsujimoto
Stuart & Frances Tsujimoto
Stuart Tsujimoto, CFP
Louise Tsukahara
Cynthia Tsukamoto
Tad Tsukida
Jean E. Tsunekawa
Randall Tsuruta
Roger & Betty Uchida
Miles & Jennifer Ueda
Betty Ann Uematsu
Kazuaki Uemura
Tayemi Ukkestad
Tom Umeda
Union Bank
Union Bank Employee
Workplace Campaign
United Way California
Capital Region
United Way of Greater
Los Angeles
United Way of Tri-State
United Way, Inc.
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Crust Enterprises, Inc.
*Upper
Judith Urabe
Shig & Amy Uradomo
Stanley & Suzanne Uragami
Muneyasu & Michiyo Urano
Anna Urata
Ernest Urata
Frank & Susie Usui
Jon Utsunomiya
Jody Uyechi
Fuji Uyeda
James & Sharon Uyeda
Satoru Uyeda
Thomas & Eleanor Uyeda
Gary Uyehara
Donna Uyematsu
Amy Uyemura
Phyllis Uyemura
Matsuko Uyeno
Richard & Janet Uyeno
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George Uyetani
Luis Vega
Kris and Robin Vensel
Buddy Victor
Lisa Wada
Alvin & Marsha Wakasa
Glen & Rosemary Waki
Scott Wakimura
B.J. Watanabe
Donald & Sachiko Watanabe
Hideyuki Watanabe
Keith & Susan Watanabe
Ruth Watanabe
Henry & Sakaye Watari
Kyra Watari
Tetsusen & Sayoko Watari
Ken Watase
Terry E. & Sharon Weber
Parker Wells
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Susan Whiteside
Irwin Wong
Joanne H. Wong
Yep Wong
Maggi Yaguchi
Michael Yakura
Dan Yamada
Fred & Miwako Yamada
Henry & Grace Yamada
Jean Yamada
Jon & Gayle Yamada
Katherine Seo Yamada
Randall & Barbara Yamadera
Randy Yamadera
Chester Yamamoto
Gerald Yamamoto
Masako Yamamoto
Michitaro & Eiko Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Yayoi Yamamoto
Yoshiharu Yamamoto
Louie & Irene Yamanishi
Betty Yamasaki
Ken & Sandra Yamashiro
Kirk Yamashiro
Brian Yamashita
Glen Yamashita
Joe & Shizuye Yamashita
Masako Yamashita
Sally Yamashita
Daniel & Amy Yanagihara
Richard & Kay Yang
Marian Yasuda
Masami Yasuda
Stan Yasuda
Darren Yasukochi
Linda Yasunaga
Donna Yee
Doris Yee
Janice Yen
Masao & Toyoko Yokota
Dennis Yokoyama
Naomi Yokoyama
Paul Yokoyama
Robert & Yukiko Yokoyama
Yuriko L. Yokoyama
Atsuko Yomogida
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Josephine Yonai
Kenneth & Jean Yonezawa
Sandi Yorita
Art & Roseann Yoshida
K. & Kiyoko Yoshida
Mark Yoshida & Bich-Ngoc Do
Selma Yoshida
Ronald T. Yoshihara
Edna Yoshii
Joanne Yoshii
Paul & Carol Yoshikane
James & Midori Yoshimura
Stacey Yoshinaga
Hart & Toyoko Yoshioka
Patty Yoshioka
Rose Yoshiyama
YourCause, LLC/Trustee
for Hewlett-Packard
Betty & Ben Yumori
Mike Kaku &
La Donna Yumori-Kaku
Cynthia A. Zuzga
*Asterisks denote amounts of $1,000 and over.
Gifts In-Kind
Keiro accepts in-kind items (tangible property not in exchange for other goods or services) that can be immediately used
to further our mission or saved for possible use within the organization. If you are unsure of an item’s
acceptability, please call the Resource Development Department at (323) 980-7513 and a Keiro staff person will
assist you. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from June 2012 - August 2012.
AHTKY Insurance Broker, LLC
Angeles National Golf Club
Alice Aoto
California Hotel & Casino
Care More Touch
Gerald & Sue Chun
Coast Produce Company
Disneyland Resort
Faith United Methodist Church
FIA Insurance Services Inc.
Ethel Field
Fish King Glendale/
Honey Baked Ham
Jeff & Namy Folick
Fuji Natural Foods, Inc.
Helen Fujimoto
Gee Tee Company
Go For Broke National
Educational Foundation
Green River Golf Club
Tom & Michiko Haga
Wayne Hasegawa
Bernard Hashimoto
Mary Hatate
Dee Hayashi
Rick Hernandez
Jim Pollard & Janis R. Hirohama
Toshio Hisamune
Kenny & Christie Hom
Jerry Iida
Naomi Imoriya
Japanese American Community
Credit Union
Japanese American Cultural
and Community Center
Gene & Vickie Kanamori
Tammie Kanda
Kiku Florist & Gifts
Knock Out Productions, Inc.
Harlan Kobayashi
Karie Kobayashi
Keiko Kokuga
Hiroki Konno
Chika Kuroki
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Norman & Mardy Maehara
Magicopolis
Maison Akira Restaurant
Harvey Matsumoto
Michie’s Place
Grace Miyamoto
Alan & April Miyatake
Tomoko Miyazawa
Mildred Morales
Ruby Murai
John & Shirley Nakaki
Ray & Rumi Nakatani
Dorothy Nakatsui
Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd.
Jessica & Rich Otera
Toshi Otsu
Howard Picard
Raku Sho Kai
Red Shell Foods, Inc.
Steven Sakata
Nan Senzaki
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Shertzman Vending
Kenneth T. Shiba
Isabel Shibuya
Winston & Ruth Shigenaga
Michael & Linda Shimokaji
Scott & Shelley Shinmoto
Miyuki Sohara
Southern California Showa Kai
Sunnyland Organic, Inc.
Tanaka Farms
Mitzi Toshima
Toyo Miyatake Studios
Toyo Photography
George & Frances Uchida
Umeya Rice Cake Company
Upper Crust Enterprises, Inc.
Kei Wada
Masako Wada
Waiakea Springs Water
Roman & Sachiko Ward
Watanabe
West Los Angeles United Church
Women Circle 3
Mutsunori Yamada
Pauleen Yoshikane
Frances Yoshimi
Thomas & Ann Young
Donate Your Vehicle to Keiro!
R Cars, Trucks, RVs & Boats, Running
R Fast, Reliable & Easy R Free Pick-up
R Tax-Deductible (Tax I.D. #95-4022185)
R Keiro Handles DMV Paperwork
or Not
“We’ve been part of
Keiro for years and
thought this could
help Keiro’s efforts for
our seniors.”
– Timothy Ogata, right, with
his son Collin, who donated a
1992 Acura Legend to Keiro.
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the donors who
contributed from June 2012 - August 2012.
Maxine Fukuda
Kathryn Higa
Mary & Mako Higuchi
Tony & Yumi Honkawa
Takashi Hoshizaki
Yayoi Ishiwata
Yukio Isoda
Mitsuko Kikuta
Isohiro & Hiroko Kitahara – 2 cars
Donald Kiyohara
Craig & Carole Kotake
James Masunaga
Esther Matsubara
Kenneth Mitsunaga
George Miyamoto
Seitaro Miyano
Jeff & Melanie Morimoto
Fumio & Kazuko Nakama
Bill Nakamura
Debbie Nakamura
Eileen Nakano
Celia Nishimura
Kurt Nishimura
Mary Nishizaki
Morika & Tatsuko Nomoto
Timothy & Laura Ogata
Howard & Sharon Ogomori
Tsutomu & Masako Okuno
Richard & Shizuko Omiya
Takako Osumi
Jean Matsumoto Schulz
Tetsuo Suzukamo
Steve & Nadine Takayama
Richard & Vickey Takeuchi
Stephan Takeuchi
Kent Tanabe
Harry Tanikawa
Ritsuyo & Takino Tokunaga
Alvin & Marsha Wakasa
Steven & Megumi Wallech
Angela Watanabe-Walker
Joseph & Sachiko Watari
Tomiko Yamamoto
Albert Yamasaki
James Yamasaki
Richard & Claire Yamashita
Etsuko & Shigetoshi Yokota
David & Susan Yonai
Shirley Yoshikawa
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and ‘family’ to us.” – Nancy Kwong, Keiro family member
5 Easy Ways You Can Help:
1. Send in a check using the envelope provided in the center of this newsletter
2. Give a secure donation online at www.keiro.org/donate
3. Donate your vehicle – call (323) 980-7513
4. Double your support – ask your employer if they have matching gift or
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5. Volunteer – visit www.keiro.org/volunteer to view current opportunities or
to download an application
Thank you and happy 2013!
YOur DONAtiONs At WOrk
South Bay Keiro Nursing
Home is expanding the
dining/activities room to
provide more community
space for residents
to enjoy.
Keiro Intermediate Care
Facility installed new
flooring on the second
floor for a safer and more
pleasant home.
Keiro Nursing Home was
able to secure land next
to our property to
address a need for
more parking.
Keiro Retirement Home
has begun a five-year
project to renovate
resident rooms.
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Keiro Senior HealthCare Board of Directors
Ernest Doizaki
Jeff Folick
Gerald Fukui
Tom Haga
Thomas Iino, CPA
John Ikegami
Gary Kawaguchi
Frank Kawana
Kiyoshi Maruyama, CPA
Lynn Miyamoto, Esq.
Makoto Nakayama, PharmD
George Sugimoto
Stuart Tsujimoto
Ruth Watanabe
Keiro Nursing Home Board of Directors
Ken Kasamatsu
Claire Koga, MD
Joel Minamide
Dwight Nakata, CPA
Makoto Nakayama, PharmD
Lisa Sugimoto
Jason Yamada, DDS
Keiro Retirement Home Board of Directors
Paul Jay Fukushima, Esq.
Theodore Y. Hanasono, CPA, Esq.
Karl Kim
Yoshihiko Koyasu
Timothy Manaka, Jr.
Stephen Suzuki
Hayahiko Takase
Kirk Tanioka
Stuart Tsujimoto
Betty Yumori
Keiro Senior Advisory Council
George Aratani
Donald Kaneoka, DDS
Takashi Makinodan, PhD
James Mitsumori, Esq.
Thomas N. Shigekuni, Esq.
Shawn Miyake
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Keiro Nursing Home
2221 Lincoln Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 276-5700
Janie Teshima, Administrator
South Bay Keiro Nursing Home
15115 S. Vermont Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-0700
Howard Hiyoshida, Administrator
Keiro Intermediate Care Facility
325 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 263-9655
Beverly Ito, Administrator
Keiro Retirement Home
Lic. # 191802206
325 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 263-9651
Takeshi Oishi, Administrator
The Institute for
Healthy Aging at Keiro
325 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 980-2350
Dianne Kujubu Belli, Executive Director
Administrative Office
for Keiro Senior HealthCare
325 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 980-7555
Fax: (323) 263-2163
Keiro Senior HealthCare is a not-for-profit
501(c)(3) organization incorporated under the
laws of the State of California providing
culturally-sensitive and person-centered senior
services, governed by a volunteer Board
of Directors.
Keiro’s mission is to enhance the quality of
senior life in Our Community.
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