Charlotte is survived by her daughter Karen and her husband Derek Ashimine; daughter Sharon Kitagawa; son Aaron Kitagoawa; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kiyozo and Miye Matsunaga; and by her husband Mike Sakata.
The Graveside Service will be held at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach on Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 11am.