Rosemary Ayako Nishimura

March 12, 1941 - October 26, 2020

Rosemary Ayako (Takemoto) Nishimura, 79, passed away on October 26th, 2020. Rosemary was born and raised in Koloa, Kauai. She is predeceased by her husband Clifford Nishimura, her brothers Clarence (Tadashi), Melvin (Hitoshi) Takemoto and her parents Tomeichi and Natsuyo Takemoto all of Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by her children, Renee Nishimura, Royce Nishimura and Cindy Nishimura; her siblings, Mary (Tomie) Oride, Peggy (Aiko) and Sam Miyasato, Betty (Fumiko) Takemoto and Nelson (Mitsuo) and Sandra Takemoto; her grandchildren, Shelby Kaaukuu, Angelina Ferguson, Jessica Grossi, Jasmine Grossi, Andy Grossi, Wesley, David, Matthew and Anthony Nishimura. She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and all the kids that she babysat as well as her children’s friends who affectionately knew her as Ma or Aunty Rose. Her home was always open to the many kids and friends that wanted to visit or stay over. She made sure that everyone always had something to eat. She had so much love to give and treated everyone like “family”. Rosemary (Ayako) had a green thumb and could bring her garden and plants to life with ease – sorry but no one has inherited that green thumb. She was also known for her fantastic teri beef sticks which were asked for at all family gatherings or parties. Selfless, strong, hardworking, independent and caring. Just a few words to describe the incredible person you were. Always there for everyone, ready to lend a hand anyway you could. You were always giving but never asked for anything. You spent your whole life worrying about everyone else but now it is time for you to Rest in Love. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2021 when it is determined that the Pandemic situation will allow for a safe and well-deserved service. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be. So He wrapped His arms around you, And whispered, “Come unto me”. You didn’t deserve what you went through, And so He gave you rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. So when I saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain. I could not wish you to come back, to suffer that all again. - Author Unknown