Shizuko Kikuchi
Obituary
Shizuko Kikuchi, born on Oct. 26, 1934, died on April 14, surrounded by family.
She was born and raised with her six brothers and sisters in Udono, Japan, and came to Watsonville when she married the late Kazuo Kikuchi in 1955. They raised two sons, Johnny and David, and were active in the Watsonville Japanese American community.
Mrs. Kikuchi was primarily a homemaker when her sons were growing up. Later, she and Kazuo were the owners of the Miyuki Restaurant in Watsonville.
She was a wonderful cook and her favorite activity was cooking for her family, especially for special occasions like New Years. She had many friends in Watsonville, and also stayed in close touch with her family in Japan, traveling there every few years. She was a devoted San Francisco Giants fan.
Mrs. Kikuchi was preceded in death by her husband Kazuo Kikuchi. She is survived by her sons Johnny (Carolyn) and David (Priscilla), three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.
Published in The Pajaronian · April 22, 2022