Yuko Takahara, 83, passed away on Sept. 13, 2008 in Burlingame. She was born in Niigata, Japan, and was affiliated with San Mateo Buddhist Temple.

Surviving are: husband, Frank Takahara; sons, Junji Takahara, Kiyoshi Takahara and Isamu Takahara; daughter, Ann Otonari; daughters-in-law, Hiromi Yamamura and Sumiko Takahara; son-in-law, Tom Otonari; grandchildren, Chris Yamamura, Faye Yamamura, Bryan Takahara, Michael Otonari and Marissa Otonari.

Memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. at San Mateo Buddhist Temple, 2 S. Claremont St., San Mateo.