Alice Yoshiko Hirose

93 passed away peacefully on June 11, 2011 one month prior to her 94th birthday. She was born to George and Ume Kimura in Gallup, New Mexico. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Etsuo Hirose, of 51 years, brothers; John and Tom, and sister Ruby. She leaves behind children; Carole (Jim), Richard (Diane) and Jeanie (Bob); five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Shortly after moving to Arizona, she and her husband owned and operated Home Haven Grocery Store. She retired from Sanderson Ford in 1982 after 17 years of service. Upon retirement, she enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking, entertaining, crocheting and playing the piano. She was a member of the Phoenix Japanese Free Methodist Church for over 50 years. Visitation is Friday, June 17, 2011 from 6-8pm. Funeral service Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10am. Visitation and service are at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 West Northern in Glendale, AZ.