Hiroko Matsumoto Gatten Obituary
The memory of Hiroko Matsumoto Gatten of Chesapeake, Virginia, who passed away on December 15, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Hiroko had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Hiroko may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Harry Gatten, Sr.; her children, William Gatten (Lloyd), Ruth Worman, Elmer Gatten and Harriett Beitia; her brother Yoshio; her grandchildren, Veronica, Nikki, Jamie and Amanda; and her great grandchildren, Alex, Easton, Ava and Emma.
