Eiko Tashiro Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eiko Tashiro of Nicholasville, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 90, on January 12, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Eiko's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Eiko's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Inetaro Kurata and Kimiyo Kurata; and her sisters, Miyako Kurata and Sachiko Kurata. She is survived by: her husband Paul Y. Tashiro; her son Naomu Charles Tashiro (Kelley); and her siblings, Kyoko Kurata and Tetsuo Kurata.
Eiko was formally trained as a traditional Japanese floral designer and while flowers and other gifts of sympathy are appreciated, please also consider making a memorial donation in her name to continue to foster the work of an organization dear to her heart: the Japan-America Society of Mississippi. Donations may be made either in person at funeral services or by mail: The Japan-America Society of Mississippi, Post Office Box 3574, Tupelo, Mississippi 38802, Phone: (859) 881-9813.
