Mitsuo Fujii's daughter Makiko

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 14 Sep 2013 4:30 am

Just received very bad news this morning that Makiko Fujii Fuller has passed away in Orlando, Fl. She has been in the hospital a few days. No information on the cause at this time. Mitsuo called me early this morning and asked me to find out about Makiko. Shortly after that call, Makiko's husband, Steve, called me with the bad news. I have been in touch with Mitsuo about this terrible news. Mitsuo had been in Orlando visiting and is now just back in Japan a few days ago. No other details about this at this time.
Bill Stafford

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 14 Sep 2013 5:24 am

What?? Oh my God, I'm so sorry to hear this news. She was in her prime of life, so full of energy and enthusiasm when I met her in St Louis last year. How devastating for Mitsuo and family.

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 14 Sep 2013 8:37 am

I am deeply saddened by the news of Makiko Fujii Fuller’s passing. She was such a delight to see every year in St. Louis. We spent many years exchanging little gifts as is the Japanese tradition. Last year she showed me her wedding pictures and she told me she and her husband Steve were going to try for a baby. She was so happy and looking forward to the future. My heart breaks for her husband as well as for Mitsuo and her whole family. God Bless You, my friend! You will be missed.
Sandra Scott Wall

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 14 Sep 2013 10:18 am

That is so sad. i will always remember her at the first Steel show in Gulfport, she was such a nice person and her Father also. Prayers go out to her husband and the family.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 14 Sep 2013 10:45 am

Such sad news.....

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 14 Sep 2013 5:29 pm

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 15 Sep 2013 1:08 pm

This news is so difficult to accept. Sandra and I thought so much of her.
Such a caring and enthusiastic young lady.
I have known her a number of years from the Excel booth in St Louis and Sandra and I got to know her a lot better a couple of years ago at Bill and Betty Stafford’s, during the DSSG show. She was so full of fun and energy and willing to accept anyone as a new friend.
Sandra and I have stayed in touch with Makiko by email and FB and always looked forward to her next humorous or beautiful post. We will miss her very much.
We extend our deepest condolences to Steve, Mitsuo and the remainder of her family and friends.
May she rest in Peace.
Ray and Sandra

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 15 Sep 2013 1:20 pm

I have never met this lady but know mitsuo and we send our condolences & prayers to the family at this tragic time.
bruce & lynn

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 15 Sep 2013 3:56 pm

Sorry for the loss, prayers and thoughts to all.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 19 Sep 2013 5:33 pm

We would like to offer our sympathy and prayers for their family.

Terry and Zane Wood

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 22 Sep 2013 5:29 am

I have only known Mitsuo by way of the 5 Excel guitars I have owned, all of which were outstanding. My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Mitsuo.
Steve Takacs

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 25 Sep 2013 12:07 pm

Received news about Makiko today from her husband Steve and Mitsuo. They are still in Florida. Decisions have been made to be able to take Makiko home to Japan as she has been cremated. Flying back to Japan tomorrow so her family there can have the ceremony desired for Makiko. This has been such a great ordeal for Mitsuo and all in his wonderful family. Steve will be flying with Mitsuo. I am glad for that. Wishing lots of comfort and condolences for all in this devastating time for the Fujii and Fuller families.
Bill STafford

Laurie Ayres · Post by **Laurie Ayres** » 18 Nov 2013 11:50 am

Bill, I haven't been on the forum in a long time. I still miss everyone and miss Roy every day.

I am so sorry to hear about Mitsuo's daughter. She was so beautiful and her personality was so warm.

When I, with your help ordered Roy's steel guitar from him and bought it to the convention she bought me some gifts which I still treasure today.

Bill, please tell him I am thinking about him and his family. I know his heart is breaking as I lost a 24 year old son too.

I don't know what to say to him but I will pray for them.

I pray you and Betty are doing ok. Things here are not well. I don't have time for anything any more and I will never get over missing Roy.

My love to you both,
Your old friend,
Laurie

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 18 Nov 2013 12:10 pm

Laurie, I will relay your lovely message to Mitsuo Fjuii and family. Wish you could have heard Mitsuo play "Green Green Grass of Home" at our Gulfport Steel Show in honor of his lovely daughter's memory with her favorite song. It was the best I have ever heard any steel guitarist, and I repeat, ANY, steel guitarist play this song. After it was over, Mitsuo quickly left the stage and stayed in the rest room a while to compose himself. This was a song really played from a broken heart. Mitsuo is doing quite well and handling this situation better than most of us could, I imagine. Thank you for your sentiments and condolences to the family.

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 19 Nov 2013 9:54 pm

My deepest sympathy's to the family and friends for their Loss ...

Joshua Gibson · Post by **Joshua Gibson** » 4 Dec 2013 4:19 pm

Bill, please give Mitsuo and Steve My deepest condolences, I had the pleasure of meeting Makiko and Her father in Saint Louis in 2012 and I must say this was a person taken far too soon...God bless,

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 4 Dec 2013 6:39 pm

Everyone, I will copy these wonderful comments and send to Mitsuo. Thank you all very much.
Bill Stafford

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 12 Dec 2013 8:11 am

Mitsuo,
I am so sorry for your loss ....I know that it's got to be one of the hardest things for anyone to have to accept is the loss of a child ....May she rest in peace ....God be with you and your family ....Sincerely, Jim

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