Our dear friend, Katsura Iinuma, passed away on November 12th at 8:45 PM at the LA Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 89, after battling multiple health issues.

Katsura lived with her sister, Reiko Hashimoto , aka Miki Saito (Artist name) in Montebello, CA. The sisters have no other immediate family, except distant cousins in Japan. As many of you know, Reiko is also facing her own health challenges, and together they have been experiencing significant financial hardship.

We would like to reach out to Katsura and Miki’s mutual friends to share this sad news and to ask for support during this difficult time. We hope to gather help for the following needs:

• Cremation expenses

• Interment arrangements

• Assistance for Reiko’s delinquent payments

to prevent foreclosure, as well as support

for her ongoing living and medical costs

Your friendship, kindness, and support mean more than words can express. We are deeply grateful for any help you may be able to provide.

飯沼 かつら様（89歳）は、長い間の病気療養の末、11月12日 午後8時45分に LA Rehabilitation Center にて静かにご逝去されました。

かつら様は、米国モンテベロでご姉妹の 橋本レイコ（齋藤みき）様 とお住まいでした。お二人には日本に遠縁の親族がいるのみで、身近なご家族は他におられません。

また、レイコ様ご自身もご病気を抱えており、現在深刻な経済的困難に直面されています。

この状況を受け、かつら様とミキ様のご友人の皆さまにご支援をお願い申し上げます。皆さまのお力を以下の費用に充てさせていただきます。

• 火葬費用

• 埋葬・納骨費用

• レイコ様の住宅ローン滞納金

（住宅差し押 さえ防止ため)

及び生活と費医療費

皆さまの温かいご支援とご友情に、心より感謝申し上げます。