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Florence Oshita Obituary

Oshita, Florence Chiyeko (nee Wada), devoted mother whose endless love and compassion will live forever in our hearts. Beloved wife of Yutaka Robert. Loving mother of Alan (Barbara), Brian (Peggy), Cary (Susan), Judy (Phil), Don (Beatriz) and Radine (Bob) Riffle, loving grandmother of 11, dearest great-grandmother of two, dear sister of Mary, Maye, Rosie, the late Katherine and the late George. Visitaton Sunday, June 4th, 1:30 p.m. until time of funeral service 3 p.m., at the Buddhist Temple of Chicago, 1151 W. Leland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640. Committal service Monday, June 5th, at Montrose Cemetery, 5400 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL. Memorial donations can be made to the Buddhist Temple of Chicago. For information: Lakeview Funeral Home, 773-472-6300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 2, 2006.

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The Ziemniak Family

June 8, 2006

Dear Riffle Family,



Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Losing a mother, grandmother and friend will never be easy, but her memory will live on in the lives that all of you lead. We are thinking of you and praying for your entire family.



Love,

Bethany Ziemniak

June 8, 2006

Dear Riana,

I was really sorry to hear about your Grandma. We are all praying for you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you guys.

Love,

The Spring Family

June 4, 2006

The Riffle Family,

We were very sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. We prayed for her at church today. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sara Spring

June 4, 2006

Riana,

I am really sorry about your grandma. I am thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Thanks for being such a great friend.

Love,

Thomas Worthy

June 3, 2006

My Condolences to the Oshita Family,

I know losing a Wife, Mother and Grandmother is tough, but consdier it a blessing to have memories and her legacy with you for eternity. It truly is a blessing to have loved ones come together for a going home ceremony for your Ms. Florence and as for me and the Worthy family we are in prayer for all of you.

Miriam Solon

June 2, 2006

Please accept my condolences. Flo taught me a lot of important stuff that is still with me, especially the kind of spirit and commitment it takes to keep the backbone of a temple strong.



with gassho,

Santiago & Anita Cavazos

June 2, 2006

Dear Family,

Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you during this difficult time. Be assured that she is in a better place now; where there is no suffering or pain. She's gone to prepare a place for those that will follow.



God Bless you and your family.

Nicole Woods

June 2, 2006

My deapest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

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