Sugako G. Cortez's Obituary
Sugako Goto CortezApril 6th, 1929 – November 24th, 2019Residence of Redwood City, CaSugako Goto Cortez was born April 6, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan and died peacefully at the age of 90 on November 24th, 2019. Sugako and her brother, Kinichi Goto who preceded her in death, were born to parents Kakuzo Goto and Chiyoko Yamanoi Goto. She left behind her children, Jose Jr., Mary, Frank, Phillip and David. She was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.Sugako was born and grew up in Japan spending her teen years surviving World War II. It was later in 1950 that she met a US soldier, Jose Cortez Sr., who she would later marry in February 15, 1951. She immigrated to the US, traveling alone with their 6 month old child and speaking very little English, May of 1952. She finally settled in Redwood City where she resided for 66 years working and raising her family. Some of her favorite past time activities were going to the casinos with her friends and traveling with the Senior Center group. She was grateful to family and friends for their support throughout the years. She will be truly missed.A Memorial Service will be held Saturday December 7, 2019 at 12:00pm to 4:00pm Skylawn Funeral Home.
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