Eiko Ono Corbin

Eiko Ono Corbin, 92, of Fresno, CA, formerly of Rockville, MD and Tokyo, Japan passed away on October 17, 2026 in Fresno, CA (3 days prior to her 93rd birthday). Eiko was an energetic, tenacious, outgoing, and fun-loving person who will be remembered dearly by all her loved ones, extended family and friends.

Eiko was born in Tokyo, Japan to the late Shinichi Ono and Hisako Yata Ono on October 20, 1933. After high school, she emigrated from Japan to the United States where she met and then married the love of her life, the late John Kenneth Corbin, in 1960.

They settled down in Rockville, MD where she formed many friendships with other families with Japanese heritage. She loved social gatherings with her friends and neighbors, cooking traditional Japanese meals, shopping, playing bridge, playing the Koto (the national instrument of Japan), and listening to the powerful and mesmerizing tenor vocals of Pavarotti. Together with John, she helped raise two accomplished sons. They enjoyed their family vacations (to the beaches of the Carolina shore, the beautiful mountains of “Battlebranch,” and Japan).

Eiko is survived by her two sons, Dr. John Frederick Corbin (Lisa) of Fresno, CA, Edwin Kenneth Corbin (Nancy) of Danville, CA, grandchildren Thomas Kenneth Corbin (and wife Jen and great-grandson Jonathan) of Fresno, CA, Matthew Kenneth Corbin (and wife Lauren) of New York City, NY, Ryan Austin Corbin of Fresno, CA, and Meaghan Eileen Corbin of Pacifica, CA, older sister Yoko Sakata of Pleasanton, CA, and younger sister Misako of Tokyo, Japan, younger brothers Koji Ono (Mariko) of Kobe, Japan, and Hiroyo Ono of Japan, numerous nieces/nephews in Japan and several in the United States including Makoto Ono (Naira), Donna Templeman (Matthew), David Sakata, and Paul Sakata as well as many from the extended Corbin family who loved her.

Eiko was preceded in death by her parents, Shinichi and Hisako Ono, and her youngest brother George Ono.

The family will hold services privately. Memorial donations may be made to any Dementia or Alzheimer’s Association of the donor’s choice. The Corbin family is under the care of Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home in Fresno, CA. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Corbin Family at www.whitehurstsullivan.com.