Tazuko Okuda Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Tazuko Okuda (Whittier, California) is shared. Tazuko passed away on August 21, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Tazuko will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Tazuko by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Tazuko is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Tazuko’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She is survived by: her husband Karl K. Okuda; her daughters, Mika K. Erickson and Mari C. Okuda; her grandchildren, Emily Erickson (Jake Black) and Adam Erickson; her nephews, Michael, John and Jamie Stites (Masa); her great-nephews, Michael Tyler and Aaron Stites; and her sisters, Yukiko, Yoko and Atsuko.
