Lillian Yuriko Inouye of El Cerrito passed away peacefully on May 29, 2008 at the age of 82. Born March 29, 1926, she was a native of Stockton. Lillian retired from West Contra Costa Unified School District, enjoyed raising orchids and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of almost 57 years, Yosh Inouye; daughter Barbara (Gary) Kitagawa of El Cerrito; son Grant (Evelyn) Inouye of San Jose; grandchildren Kyle and Akemi Kitagawa, Katelyn Inouye and Sherri Revives; sister Janice (Yukio) Hibino of Gardena; sisters-in-law Mary Uyeda, Florence Shima, Tokie Takemura and Fusae Tanaka of Stockton, Kazuko Yamauchi Ross of Spokane and Aiko Inouye of Los Angeles; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by siblings George, Harry and Daisy Uyeda.

At her request, services will be private.