Sakaye Takefuji

Sakaye Takefuji passed away with peace in her heart on June 13, 2008 at 97 years of age. Last resided at The Terraces of Los Gatos. Born on March 28, 1911 in Berkeley, Calif.

Married to Robert Takefuji on Dec. 12, 1937. They were married for 67 years at his passing in 2004. A truly devoted and caring parent who sacrificed to put her family first. Survived by devoted daughters Joyce Inouye and Katherine Tamai and son-in-law Wes Tamai, by grandchildren Robert Inouye, Paul Inouye, Keith Inouye, Sarah Tamai-Shepard and Rachel Binns, and by great-granddaughters Avery Aiko Inouye and Sutton Sakaye Inouye.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at Berkeley Methodist United Church, located at 1710 Carleton St., Berkeley. We love you and will miss you dearly. Koden can be made to Sakaye Takefuji Trust.