Shizue Kobayashi Lemoncello

Shizue was born in Zama, Japan on March 6, 1936. She was the matriarch of our family and an inspiration to us all. She moved to the US with our father, Aldo C. Morando in 1956 and adapted to her new life in the United States and quickly became a citizen. She was married to Aldo C.

Morando for 37 years before his passing in 1991. She later married Mario Lemoncello, until his passing in 1999.

Shizue lived in San Antonio for forty years. During that time she worked at the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club in the party department. She was known as "Mama Sue" to many. She also had a short career working in the cafeteria at Broadway Bank. To us she was "Mom'. She was an excellent seamstress and made a lot of our clothes, even making her own patterns. She would make us "midnight" snacks that included leftover rice and little Japanese side dishes. She made the best school lunches that included fried rice, leftover spaghetti and even sushi (yes, we ate sushi, when sushi wasn't cool). She always made sure we had a hot breakfast before leaving for school. One of the memories we share is when mom would cut the top part of a bread bag off to make a baggie out of the bottom part for our sandwiches. It wasn't often to get something sweet in our lunches, but when we dia, Mom would give us Hostess Suzy-Q's or Ding-Dongs. We have many fun memories of our mother, but one thing for sure is, she always thought of us, before herself.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.. Marian, Usagi and Gina are fortunate enough to have a lite-time of memories of her for she was their "babysitter" through-out their younger years. Marian and Usagi often came to visit, and will always cherish this past Thanksgiving (2025) when they surprised her with a visit. Mom always had a blast with her great-grands as well.

In 2009 Mom decided to move closer to Alicia in Round Rock, Texas. We were fortunate that mom was surrounded with wonderful neighbors in a beautiful neighborhood.

Right after her 80th birthday, Mom started showing signs of dementia, which later was diagnosed as Alzheimer's. She struggled with this horrible disease up until her death.

Shizue is preceded in death by Aldo C Morando (husband of 37 years), Grace Morando (daughter) and Mario Lemoncello (husband of 6 years).

Shizue is survived by her children, Rosemary (Michael) Jerrells of New Harmony, IN, Steven (Linda) Morando of San Antonio, TX and Alicia (Patrick) Whiteley of Round Rock, TX: six grandchildren Marian Hessler, Usagi (Daniel Pugh) Peters, Gina Morando, Christopher (Tammy) Harris, Amanda Harris, and Melissa (Aaron) Johnson. She is also survived by her eight great granddaughters: Annabelle, Tolli and Rebecca Hessler, Naomi and Bridget Peters, Elizabeth, Emma and Emily Johnson and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

Graveside and burial services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:15 am at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shizue's name may be made to Hospice of Austin, The Texas Alzheimer's Association, or your local Animal Shelter.

The family of Shizue wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Woo, Michelle, Nancy, Katrina and Jentry, our wonderful team at Hospice of Austin, Karla, our first Hospice nurse and our two personal caregivers, Rosy and Belinda. Our family would also like to thank all of Alicia's friends and Shizue's wonderful neighbors who helped us in Round Rock over the years.

Steve and Rosemary want to especially thank their sister Alicia for stepping up 10 years ago to take care of mom and was willing to make personal sacrifices in her life so that mom was able to live her final years at her own home.