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In memory of

Christina "Kumi" Kumi Kimball

Brooklyn, NY

December 22, 1954 - February 14, 2026

Dec 22, 1954 - Feb 14, 2026

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In memory of

Christina "Kumi" Kumi Kimball

Passed

February 14, 2026
Born

December 22, 1954
Resided

Brooklyn, NY

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$180.00

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A Family Remembers

Christina Kumi Kimball

December, 1954 - February, 2026

Calm, collected, and deeply committed — these were the unwavering traits of dancer, choreographer, director, artistic producer, and humanitarian Christina Kumi Kimball — our sister and Taaj’s beloved mother. She took flight from this earth on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026. She was 71.

Kumi was born in Otsu, Japan, on December 22, 1954, to Theodore Allen Kimball and Terumi Hirai Kimball, who met …

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My deepest condolences to the family especially Taaj. Kumi was my friend although we hadn’t been in touch for some time…

My deepest condolences to the family especially Taaj. Kumi was my friend although we hadn’t been in…

My deepest condolences to the family especially Taaj. Kumi was m…

I am deeply saddened by the news of our dear Christina Kumi’s passing. I had the pleasure of dancing with her while in…

I am deeply saddened by the news of our dear Christina Kumi’s passing. I had the pleasure of danci…

I am deeply saddened by the news of our dear Christina Kumi’s p…

Kimball Family, my sincere condolences. Losing someone you love is never easy, and it’s even harder when their life fee…

Kimball Family, my sincere condolences. Losing someone you love is never easy, and it’s even harder…

Kimball Family, my sincere condolences. Losing someone you love …

I knew Kumi to be an elegant, intelligent, able, and talented woman. She could excel at anything. She had the best smil…

I knew Kumi to be an elegant, intelligent, able, and talented woman. She could excel at anything. S…

I knew Kumi to be an elegant, intelligent, able, and talented wo…

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Born

December 22nd, 1954

Passed away

February 14th, 2026

Brooklyn, NY

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Allison Williams Foster

Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

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$180.00

Raised by 4 people

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