Maria Hirano

Maria Hirano, 92, died Saturday, Jan. 26. Born and raised in Richmond, CA. Preceded in death by her husband, William Toji Hirano. Survived by a sister, Elsie Honda, children David (Aiko) Hirano, Sharon (Gary) Compton, Susan (John Walden) Hirano and Jane Nagatoshi, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She had a passion for knitting and crocheting for family and friends. Her greatest love was for family and her church. Services will be held on Sat., Feb 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the East Bay Free Methodist Church, 5395 Potrero Ave., El Cerrito.