Tracy Claire Yoshikawa D'Errico
January 11, 1988 - May 06, 2020
Obituary For Tracy Claire Yoshikawa D'Errico
Tracy Claire Yoshikawa D’Errico, 32, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on May 6, 2020 after a yearlong battle with liposarcoma. She was the daughter of David and Ruth Yoshikawa. Tracy was born January 11, 1988 in Michigan and was originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan before moving to North Carolina. She was a lover of sports and all things outdoors including both the beach and the mountains. She especially loved Soccer. Tracy attended Albion College in Albion, Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with an Athletic Training major. Tracy worked as an athletic trainer and was a member of the National Athletic Training Association. She obtained her Masters in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Sports Management at East Carolina University (ECU). Upon graduation, Tracy joined the ECU staff full-time as the women's soccer athletic trainer. Tracy then joined NC State as an Athletic Trainer in the spring of 2016 where she cared for the Women’s Soccer team.
Tracy married Christopher D’Errico May 18th, 2019. They had a lovely wedding in Lake Lure, NC surrounded by friends and family. Tracy was a determined individual. She persevered through difficult times. She was a fighter, never giving up. Her friends were like family to her. They said that Tracy had a beautiful smile, was loyal, very exuberant, determined, a bright light, selfless, and had a heart of gold. Tracy was loved by so many and will be missed by all.
Tracy’s life will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband, Chris; her beloved dogs, Genki and Clyde; her parents, Ruth and David; brother, Torey; and a host of other family, friends, and colleagues.
A private memorial service will be held for immediate family. If you'd like to make a donation to honor Tracy, please consider UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, https://unclineberger.org/giving/honor-a-loved-one/
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