Leatrice Taketa's Obituary
Leatrice Taketa, passed away peacefully at Roselani Place in Kahului, Maui on July 06, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born on August 25, 1927 to Yoshijiro and Hisayo Uyeda in Honaunau Kona.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hayato Taketa; her parents Yoshijiro and Hisayo Uyeda; sisters Fujie Taniguchi and Patsy Tomie Shimizu. Leatrice is survived by her sons Donald (Rie) Taketa, Melvyn (Sandi) Taketa; daughters Sherrie Taketa, Charlotte Taketa; and brother Kaoru (Betsy) Uyeda, along with many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Roselani Place staff, the Hospice Maui staff and the Makawao Hongwanji Temple volunteers. A private family service was held at the Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
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