Barbara Fukuzawa

Barbara Fukuzawa passed away in Goleta, CA and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2024.  Barbara was born on January 25, 1925 in Santa Barbara, CA.  During WWII, she was evacuated to the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona with her family.  She and two of her sisters were released early from the Center and worked in Chicago.  After the war she returned to Santa Barbara with her parents.

Barbara worked a number of years for a local bondsman followed by a career at the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement.  She remained active in her lifelong church, Bethany Congregational Church, faithfully serving and attending until the end.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Martha Tanji, and four generations of nephews and nieces.

A service for Barbara will be held on July 20, 2024 at 11am at Bethany Congregational Church, 556 North Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA. 93110. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Barbara’s name to Bethany Congregational Church.