She was born in Naha, Okinawa on March 3, 1938 until she was married in 1960 and traveled as a military wife. She leaves behind her sister Hatsuko Tamaki, brother Chinki Kinjo, her daughters Janet Martins (Joseph) and Michele Sizemore(Wayne) , grandchildren - Ericka Mueller (John), Taryn Leisy (Ryan), Tracey Frederick (Mitchell), Joseph Martins, Juliana Martins, and Jade Martins, great grandchildren- Layney, Cooper, CJ Mueller, Rylan Leisy, Marshall and Elliott Frederick and many nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends. The family is arranging a private funeral.
