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A longtime resident of the Sierra Vista area, she departed this life a
t the age of 76 years 9 months and 2 days. Born in Yobuku, Saga-Ken, K
yushu, Japan, the daughter of Buntaro and Tane (Kawasaki) Kaneko, Debb
ie married Cameron Edward Ohnmeiss on May 18, 1956 in Kyushu, Japan, a
d has lived in the United States since November 1956. She studied har
d and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in January 196
4. Her husband and children arrived at Fort Huachuca Army Base, in th
e summer of 1964. Throughout her life, She was passionate about teachi
g and choreographing traditional Japanese dance to her many dedicate
d and gifted students. They referred to her as 'Sensei' or teacher
, a title she was proud of. She and her students put on many wonderful
ly exciting free Japanese dance shows at the Sierra Vista community ce
ter, VFW, and other local and state organizations to the delight of t
housands. She worked at Greely Hall and eventually retired as a cashie
from the Fort Huachuca commissary after 17 years of dedicated servic
e. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, bingo and spending tim
e with her friends. A caring and loving person, she always extended wa
mth and compassion to her family, friends and students. She had man
y close friendships with many residents at Bonita Vista Apartments whe
e she lived. Debbie will be deeply missed by all those that knew her
, she was loved by all. She is survived by her 3 sons, 1 daughter; 7 g
andchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death b
y her husband in 1994 and her parents.
Cause of death: Non-small cell carcinoma of lung.
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Through the winding paths of cherry blossoms I go,
my trusted lantern lighting my way so bold.
I smell the sweet lotus flowers by the tea garden,
the ginkgo trees with their leaves,
sparkling little pieces of gold.
Over the bridge I'll travel with happiness
and return to the vast ocean for my period of rest.
And, after my rejuvenating sleep and
my memories for strength,
I will return once again to continue my quest.
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