Mineko Cogar

Mineko T. Cogar

Schuyler - Mineko T. Cogar, 94, of Schuyler passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Foltsbrook.

She was born in Shikoku, Japan on December 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Minoru and Tomi Fujiwara Teramura and she attended schools there. She was married to James Cogar on January 20, 1956 in Fukuoka, Japan. Jim passed away on July 3, 2021. She was a member of American Legion Aux, VFW Aux. and the AF Sgts. Association Aux.

Mineko is survived by her daughter and son in law, Naomi Cogar and her husband, Vernon Gardner of Schuyler; one sister, Wakako Janzen of San Antonio, TX. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Sueo Teramura and her sister, Takeko Fujhara.

Her and Jim's graveside service will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM in Saratoga National Cemetery.

Her funeral arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Avenue, Frankfort.

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Mineko’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com