Yasuko Buchignani
Obituary
Yasuko "Suzie" Buchignani , 79, of Healdsburg, Ca. passed away on April, 5, 2024.
She was born on March 9, 1945 in Fukuoka, Japan. She arrived with her mother in San Francisco in 1949 at the age of 4. Growing up in San Francisco, she then took a job for Harper Robinson, import/export brokers. There, she met her husband Ken. They married in 1968, living in San Francisco, where their daughter was born. A few years later they moved to Healdsburg, Ken's hometown.
Suzie worked in the wine industry for 30 years, retiring from Marietta Cellars in Geyserville.
She was known for her love of cooking and hosting family and friend gatherings.
In her free time, she enjoyed creating art; working with watercolors and pastels. She also had a love for photography and travel. She traveled to all the western states and abroad to Japan, Italy, Germany, Greece, and Egypt.
She is survived by her husband Ken of 56 years; her daughter, Jennifer Buchignani; her grandson, Joshua Buchignani and Joshua's father, Thomas Loos.
A Celebration of Life is planned for summer 2024. Date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local Animal Shelter.
Suzie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her kindness, love, and warmth will always be remembered.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · April 15, 2024