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1926 Ruth 2020

Ruth Yamamoto

May 5, 1926 — June 23, 2020

Ruth Yamamoto, 94, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2020 in Walnut Creek, CA.

She was born in Watsonville to Niichi Eto and Tamae
(Miyamoto) Eto. She was interned in Poston, Arizona during the war.  Ruth
married Richard Yamamoto on January 15, 1955.  They moved to Santa Cruz
where they raised their family.  Ruth was a homemaker, who enjoyed
gardening, ceramics, baking cookies, knitting scrubbies and slippers, trips to
the casino, and visiting relatives and friends.

She is survived by sons, Craig (Joni) of Redwood
City and Ritchie (Yvonne) of Marina; grandchildren, Angela and Ross; sister,
Hatsuko Imoto; brother-in-laws, Sully Matsui and Ted Wada; sister in-laws,
Agnes Yamamoto, Tee Yamamoto and Sue Eto. Also surviving are many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, extended family and friends.  Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Richard; daughter, Jenny; siblings Tom Eto, Wat Eto, Mate Eto, Harry Eto, and Barbara Wada.

Due to COVID-19, no public service will be
held.  Her family has asked that, if desired, donations be made in Ruth’s
memory to the Watsonville Buddhist Temple or the American Cancer Society.

Special thank you to Patti and the Tiffany Court
team that took care of our mom with kindness and compassion.

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