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Kenneth Kurozumi Obituary

KUROZUMI, Kenneth Tsutomu

On March 7, 2014 our beloved brother lost his battle with cancer. He was born December 3, 1933 in San Luis Obispo where he attended Emerson School until the outbreak of World War II where he was evacuated to an internment camp in Poston, Arizona.

After the war, the family settled in Santa Barbara where he attended Lincoln School, Santa Barbara Jr. High School, and Santa Barbara High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego, Adak, Alaska, and in Sasebo, Japan where he met many relatives.

Upon returning to Santa Barbara, Ken worked 38 years for the US Post Office at the main office, Milpas office and managed the Montecito office.

After retirement, Ken volunteered faithfully at the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital and thoroughly enjoyed interacting with all the patients. He enjoyed life to the fullest - fishing, golfing, bowling, making origami birds, and doing jigsaw puzzles. He was an active member of the SB Buddhist Church where he served as treasurer.

Ken is survived by his sisters: Janet Fukumura (Tom), Helen Kurozumi, niece Jennifer Reyes (Joe), and nephew Glen Fukumura (Liz).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SB Buddhist Church or Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital.

Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Ken's wish was that no services be held; however, he felt very fortunate to have known so many who filled his life with joy and happiness.

Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary


Published by Santa Barbara News-Press from Mar. 26 to Mar. 30, 2014.
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I wanted to offer my condolences and a comforting thought. John 3:16- For God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

March 30, 2014

I worked a few months as a volunteer helping Ken at The Rehab. Hospital. I was amazed that a man could work 38 years at the Post Office and then work 19 years as a volunteer at the Hospital.A fine gentleman and great human being.

Mike McGrath

March 29, 2014

My childhood times with my cousin will always be well-remembered. His time spent with me was brotherly and generous. My sympathy to his sisters Helen and Janet.

Yas Torigoe

March 28, 2014

Ken was a great neighbor and he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts go to your family.

Lael Wageneck

March 28, 2014

Ken was an amazing and inspirational volunteer at RISB/CRH

March 28, 2014

I had the great pleasure to work with Ken at the Montecito Post Office. I enjoyed his great sense of humor and his relaxed demeanor. He will be missed by all the Postal people that had the opportunity to work with him.

Michele Lipman

March 27, 2014

This is sad news indeed. The Santa Barbara Japanese-American community loses another active, friendly member. Ken was always a visible presence at all the post office branches where he worked, and at the Buddhist Temple as well.

He will be missed.

For the family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Steven Hideki Yoneda

March 26, 2014

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