As family and friends mourn the loss of Masaye Yonemoto, 84, who departed this life on April 11, 2016, may they find comfort in her love and memories.
Masaye was born on April 1, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Sam Yonemoto on October 29, 1954. Together they owned and operated the retail nursery and greenhouse known as Yonemoto's Inc. She enjoyed traveling, designing unique Ikebana flower arrangements, and creating other arts and crafts. She also loved spending time in her garden.
She was preceded in death by parents, Masato and Toshie Yamabayashi, and her husband Sam Yonemoto.
She leaves to cherish her memory, brothers Masatoshi Yamabayashi (Shirley), and Masakazu Yamabayashi (Matsuyo); son Darrell Yonemoto (April); daughter Betty Sachiko Umi (Anthony); grandchildren Othiamba Umi, Kamaria Umi, and Natalie Yonemoto.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.