In Memoriam Noriko “Nikki” Tsuchiya

Mother, Teacher, Pianist

April 23, 1956 – August 1, 2026

 

• Invocation: Richard Brooner, Native American Flute

• Prayer: Pastor Tony Brown

• Explanation of videos: Thomas

• J. S. Bach: French Suite No. 5 in G Major, Gigue

  Noriko Tsuchiya, piano

• Eulogy: Clovy Tsuchiya, Lhasa Tsuchiya

• Music explanation and tribute: Thomas Blomster

• Thomas Blomster: Night Music for Nikki

• Phil Hirschi, cello. Terry Reitz, piano. Thomas Blomster, vibraphone.

• Student tribute (Justin, read by Thomas)

• Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30, Opus 109, Movement 3

  Noriko Tsuchiya, piano

• Poem: Lhasa Tsuchiya

• Ondine M. 55 No. 1 in C♯ Major by Maurice Ravel

  Noriko Tsuchiya, piano

• Short explanation of Christmas tune: Thomas Blomster

• Closing Thoughts and Prayer: Pastor Tony Brown

• Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, arranged by Larry Minsky

  Noriko Tsuchiya, piano. Thomas Blomster, percussion.