Teiko Matsuo

September 20, 1925 — March 26, 2024

Sacramento

September 20, 1925 – March 26, 2024

Teiko Matsuo age 98. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family the evening of March 26, 2024.

She was the oldest of four children born to Toyotaro and Haruno Ishihara in Lodi, California, and grew up in Sacramento before being interned at Tule Lake in 1942 at the age of 16.

Teiko worked for the State of California for 35 years. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, movies, crocheting, crafts, Reno bus trips, tending to her orchids and flowers.

She was a member of the Sacramento Buddhist Church and enjoyed volunteering for church functions, ACC’s bingo hall, and the local JACL office.

Teiko enjoyed her large family gatherings. She is survived by her five children, Sharyn (Jimmy), Dennis (Linda), Cindy (Maynard), Kevin (Jessica) and Ricki; seven grandchildren Robyn (Jeff), Ryan (Kris), Jeremy (Ali), Garett, Royce (Yari), Cody, and Courtney; eight great-grandchildren Dylan, Aubrie, Alex, Bryce, Colby, Dax, Jace and Rylie; sister Judy Sakamoto and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Toyotaro and Haruno Ishihara, husband Shoichi Matsuo, sister Mary Kuwabara and brother Joey Ishihara.

She will be remembered for her love of life, silly humor, and dedication to family. The family would like to thank her care home; Angeline Kang Houston, SLPH RC and dedicated staff; Agnes, Rey, Jim, Ricardo and others.

A private family only inurnment at East Lawn will be held.

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