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Kiyoshi Yoshii Obituary

Kiyoshi Yoshii May 7, 1918 - Sept. 8, 2010 Resident of Hayward, CA Kiyoshi "Kiyo" Yoshii was born in Oakland, California on May 7, 1918. Kiyo passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on September 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Midori for 62 years. Loving Dad to Karen (Marc), Laura (Harry), Greg (Aili) and Brian (Catherine). Loving Grandfather to Nick and Joshua. Loving Brother to Tad (Lily) and proud Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Kiyo proudly served his country in WWII and was part of the famed 100th Battalion / 442nd Regimental Combat Team. After the war, Kiyo was employed at Naval Supply in Oakland and later with the U.S. Postal Service in Hayward for collectively over 40+ years. Family and friends are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" Memorial Service at the San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church, 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579 on September 25th at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 14, 2010.

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September 27, 2010

The "Celebration of Life" memorial service this past Saturday was wonderful; a perfect tribute to our Dad.

We greatly appreciate all of the love and support extended to our family.

Dad loved you all very much.

With Warm Regards,

B. Yoshii

September 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack & Eleanor Mitchell

Jack Mitchell

September 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack & Eleanor Mitchell

Marilyn Stone (Nishi)

September 20, 2010

Yoshii Family,
My deepest sympathy to the whole family of the passing of your Dad, husband, grandfather, friend. It's been many years since I've seen you all but I always remember the childhood get togethers of the 442 Family. It's all those memories that live within all of us. Take care.

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