Hisako Chandanais, 72, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Chandanais.
Born in Okinawa, Japan, Hisako immigrated to the United States in 1976 where she settled in California until she met Michael and moved to Massachusetts in 1987. Hisako's interests included much more than gambling at the casinos. She enjoyed gardening, seafood, desserts, sewing, spending time with family and her turtle Kame. Hisako was loved by everyone who knew her.
Hisako leaves behind her two daughters, Christina and Jennifer and her three grandchildren, Kenya, Kaylia and Samuel. She is also survived by her in-laws, Cindy and her husband Steve, Randy, Sue, Michelle and her husband Max, Christine and her husband Aaron, as well as her many nieces, nephews, and family members in Japan.
Her services will be held privately. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.