Atsuko Aasland
April 1, 2017
AASLAND, Atsuko
December 1944 – April 2017
Atsuko Hirano was born at her mother Kasu’s home in Tokyo. Following Japanese tradition, her mother returned to her family for the birth of her first child. She grew up on the family farm near Otaki, Chiba. While working in Tokyo, she met and married Jostein Aasland.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lisa (Mike) Guest; her son, Sol Aasland; her brothers, Tatsuya Imai (Keiko) and Makoto Hirano; her mother, Kasu Hirano; her grandsons, Aiden Aasland-Guest and Evan Aasland-Guest; as well as her niece, Yoko Imai and nephew, Satoshi Imai. Her father, Tadashi Hirano, predeceases her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Atsuko’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.
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Messages of Condolence
Our thoughts are with you all as you mourn the sudden death of lovely Atsuko. We will forever remember the time celebrating Christmas together as a family when Atsuko lost her voice from talking so much, her quiet laughter, and wonderful smile as she walked through her garden ponting out her favorite flowers. She was a proud woman and loved her family. May her spirit soar freely and her body be free of pain. We love you all. ~ Kaare & Carrie Aasland
Our thoughts are with you all as you mourn the sudden death of lovely Atsuko. We will forever remember the time celebrating Christmas together as a family when Atsuko lost her voice from talking so much, her quiet laughter, and wonderful smile as she walked through her garden ponting out her favorite flowers. She was a proud woman and loved her family. May her spirit soar freely and her body be free of pain. We love you all. ~ Kaare & Carrie Aasland
Sending love to you in this time of sorrow. ~ Susanne Ross
Joe, Lisa and Sol my deepest sympathies on this huge loss. Atsuko was a lovely woman and kind neighbour. I hope your fond memories of her will see you through the days ahead. ~ Jane Rizzoli
So very sorry for your loss of Atsuko. Thinking of you all. with Metta, Sharon ~ Sharon Reed
Dear Joe, Deep condolences to you and your family. Atsuko was a lovely, warm and kind person. We are sorry for your loss. Loving wishes, Marie and Norman. ~ Marie De Roy
Joe and family, sincere condolences on your loss. Your family were great neighbors for many years. May she rest in peace. ~ tom and elaine Ball