Seika Matishita
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1933 - Odawara, , Kanagawa, Japan
Christening:
Death: 4 Nov 2023 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States ( at age 90)
Burial:
Cause of Death:
Spouses and Children
1. Bobby Harold Terry
Marriage: 17 Oct 1978 - , Harris, Texas, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2017
Name:Bobby H Terry
Gender:Male
Age:45
Birth Date:abt 1933
Marriage Date:17 Oct 1978
Marriage Place:Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse:Seika Matsushita
Gender:Female
Age:45
Birth Date:abt 1933
Case Number:45171978162387
Notes
General:
Per Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959
Name:Seika Rohrberger
Oan American World Airways, Inc. Flight 826/20
Port of Departure:Honolulu
Port of Arrival:Los Angeles
Arrival Date:7 Aug 1955
Per Louisiana, Naturalization Records,1836-2001
Name: Seika Rohrberger
Age:41
Birth Date:4 Jul 1933
Birth Place: Odawarashi, Kanagawaken, Japan
Naturalization Date:3 Dec 1974
Court:Western District Court
Court City:Lake Charles
Document Type:Petition
Petition Number:1815
Present Residence: 108 Hazelnut, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501
Marital Status: Separated Children: Three
Lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence August 20, 1955
Affidavit of Witness by Idell Cogbill, 30 Timberly Dr., Lake Charles, LA and Marcelle Melton, 336 Lippi, Lafayette, LA
Alien Registration Number A10 461 001
Interrogatories in Depositions of Witnesses: Ann H Nail, 33, 301 Steiner R. Lafayette, La 70501, a citizen born in San Antonio, USA, first met Seika June 1966 at North Locksley St in Lafayette, LA when she moved there. Seika was her neighbor. She swears Seika lived in the USA from June 1966 to present, saw her weekly, and Seika only left the US from June to August 1974 to visit her family in Japan. Seika has never been arrested, is of good moral character, etc.
Per Louisiana, Naturalization Records,1836-2001
Name: Seika Rohrberger
1 of 26 petitions granted 1/21/1975
Court: Western District Court
Court City: Lake Charles
Document Type:Ledger
Petition Number:1815
From Memorial
Seika Matsushita Terry July 04, 1933 - November 04, 2023
Seika Matsushita Terry, born July 04, 1993, went to her heavenly rest on November 04, 2023
Seika was born in Kanazawa, Japan, a city renowned for its impeccable geisha and samurai districts, and surrounding iconic gardens. In Kanazawa, Seika studied and mastered the art of couture dressmaking, and her love of nature and passion for gardening began.
Shortly after arriving in the U.S. from Japan, Seika became a naturalized American citizen. She embraced all that was her new American life without ever losing her Japanese identity. Her couturier skills were used to create beautiful clothing for her children. They sometimes complained of the originally designed, exquisitely stitched garments and knitted bloomers their mother had made for them, but that never deterred her. She was creative and expressed her exceptional talent in all she set out to do.
Seika met her beloved husband, Bob Terry, in Texas, and they married in 1977. Bob was an engineer working for the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO). Soon after they married, they moved to Saudi Arabia, where they remained for 17 years until Bob retired. Living in Saudi Arabia allowed them the opportunity to enjoy a life of international travel.
Seika shared her love of gardening by creating beautiful outdoor spaces everywhere she lived. In Saudi Arabia, her garden flourished despite the sandy soil and arid climate. Her Florida landscape was filled with exotic flower beds, lush tropical plants, and fruit-bearing trees surrounding a traditional Koi Pond, a nod to her Japanese heritage.
Seika lived life with grace and enthusiasm. She loved music and entertaining, playing cards and board games, and creating beautiful things with her family and friends. Her artistic spirit has been passed on to her children and grandchildren.
Seika was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a loyal friend to all. She will be missed by countless friends and family across the country and the world.
Seika was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob, who ascended into heaven on July 24, 2022.
She is survived by her children, Mark Rohrberger and his wife Ginger, Ann Rohrberger Connelly and her husband Paul, Coleen Rohrberger Scully, Kenneth Terry and his wife Liz, Michael Terry, Keith Terry and his wife Jetti, Mark Terry and his wife Dana; her grandchildren, Adrienne Connelly Adams and her husband Jordan, Michael Connelly and his wife Lily, Taylor Scully Babcock, Annabelle Scully Bowlin and her husband Parker, Brandon Chestnut and his wife Crista, Ryan Rohrberger, Crystal Terry, Tiara Smith, Amber Terry, Marisa Terry, Sophia Terry; her great-grandchildren, Cameron Chestnut, Madison Chestnut, Michael Ellis Rohrberger. Kennedy Rohrberger, Lincoln Rohrberger, Jason Robert Babcock, Olivia Grace Babcock, Wesley Owen Babcock, Ellis Paul Adams, Jayce Smith, Katie Smith, Caleb Smith, Hailey Smith, Braden Smith, Owen Muller.
Siblings that survive her include her sisters, Kaye Kaoru Wells, of Baton Rouge; Ikuko Hirayama of Japan; and brother, Kenshi Matsushita, and his wife, Akiko, of Japan.
A special thanks from the family to Taylor Thompson Stewart for her loving care of Seika during the final phase of her life journey. Taylor holds a special place in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 16th, at Studio Park Baton Rouge, 1670 Lobdell Avenue, 70809. We will gather under the large live oak, named in Seika's honor, "Okaasan" which means Mother. A reception in celebration of Seika's beautiful life will follow the service at the home of Paul and Ann Connelly, 3046 Fritchie Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Hospice of Baton Rouge 3600 Florida Street Baton Rouge, LA 70806.