James S. Tomooka

James S. Tomooka was born in Oso Flaco, California on May 16, 1922 and passed away on February 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Kuniye; daughter, Mary Ann; parents Toyokichi and Yone; sisters Tsuyako Tanaka and Reiko Fujii; and brothers Masataka and Chikayoshi. He is survived by daughters, Nancy (Brian), Jeannie (Monte), and Stephanie (Randal); son, Glenn; and grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Christina, and Kevin. He also leaves his sisters, Ayako Tomooka and Lillie Miyagishima; brother, Fred; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Services will be held on March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., also at Bunker’s Garden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.