She loved children and taught at Lunalilo Elementary. After retirement, she found a second calling with Project Dana assisting frail elderly and their caregivers. She was a past president of the Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association. She enjoyed travel, spending time with her grand- children, and hosting gatherings at her home.

Survivors include husband Buzzy T. Okazaki; daughter Cynthia Tae Alm (Robbie); granddaughters Kristin Alm Kamakahi (David), Rachel Alm; brother Jackie (May) Kitagawa; sisters Ethel Kitagawa, Grace Kitagawa. Predeceased by sister Helen (Kitagawa) Hongo.

Memorial service on Sat, Feb. 17, 1:00 pm, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Hwy (entrance on Lusitana St). No flowers.