Yuko Masuda Levin, age 42, passed away on October 6, 2012, in Plano, TX. She was born on March 10, 1970, in Kameyama, Japan to Isao and Chiyoko Masuda. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Mikhail Levin; daughter, Nina Levin; son, Marc Levin; parents, Isao and Chiyoko Masuda; brother, Takashi Masuda and wife Miyuki; and many loving extended family and friends. Yuko received her Masters of Education from Ohio State University. She was a teacher at the Japanese School of Dallas. She enjoyed playing music, teaching children and being a wonderful homemaker. Yuko was a loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, 8011 Frankford Rd., Dallas, TX 75252, on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 7:00-8:00 pm.