Kazuko Shibata May 74, of California, MD died February 6, 2011 at her home.

Born August 24, 1936 in Kitakyushu-shi, Japan she was the daughter of the late Yoshihisa Shibata and Fujiko Shibata.

Kazuko was a lover of all animals, especially hummingbirds. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, gardening and traveling across the country with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband Terry Lee May of California, MD; two sons, Edward Lee May of Titusville, FL and Steven Allan May of Mandeville, LA; and six grandchildren

Family will receive friends for Kazuko's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Linda Purdy officiating. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.