Henry R. Yanagihara
1961 - 2013
Henry R. Yanagihara
1961 - 2013
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BORN
1961
DIED
2013
Henry Yanagihara Obituary
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Cecilia Ortiz
February 12, 2025
I miss you, my friend. But I see you in your children and your beautiful granddaughter and I smile.
Tom Zegan
March 28, 2013
Hey Bob, it was great to have lunch with you but did you have to run off so fast? All I AWANA say is "Take Care Buddy!"
March 28, 2013
I just wanted to thank all of you who have posted in rememberence of Henry. We appreciate your time and words. Love the Yanagihara family.
Bruce Detterbeck
March 26, 2013
May I offer my sympathies to your family.
Knowing Bob for just 4 short years he felt like an old friend. I remember when he rolled to the Midwest he was so happy about the carbon mat product. One of his many biz deals, always something happening. He had a network of friends and business connections, he was the David that would confront Goliath. He had the right amount of attitude and angles to wheel & deal and easily like because of it. A funny guy with love of family, he brought hope and aspiration to all maybe 10% BS with 90% confidence. He and his great sprit will be missed.
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Chris Scholle
March 14, 2013
My deepest sympathies go out to the family at this time of loss. I just learned of his passing from a childhood friend. I think back to time shared with Bobby back in our growing up years and I smile. He made me laugh and we had many good times. While he may not be with us physically now , his spirit will live on for eternity and those that have passed before us welcome home a good friend. God Bless you Bobby! Until we meet again.
Gary Fictum
March 14, 2013
Like most people who posted here, I go a long ways back with Bob. First met him as Henry as Freshmen in H.S. Gradually he became Bobby..then HenBob when we worked at Neptunes Net together. "This is HenBob at County Line" doing the surf report on KMET... He sure could make us all laugh back then...I am sure he is still doing it now!! God's grace to his family
Janice Goldfield
March 14, 2013
I think of you so often, when I pass through Oxnard Ventura. Or when I see a a pretty sunset over looking the sea. Still cant erase your number out of my phone yet. Im glad to have known you Bob. See you again someday RIP BobbyXXO
Aaron Goldfield
March 13, 2013
Bob,rest in piece my friend!! We will meet up again
Aaron Goldfield
March 11, 2013
Bob,rest in piece my friend!! I will meet up with you again,see you in heaven!!
March 11, 2013
Our Love and Prayers to all the family. The family tribute was beautiful and the butterflies made it even more special as did the pictures and Imagine. Your loving Spirit lives on. Donna Atkinson Garcia and Ken Wolf
Jane Warden
March 10, 2013
Goodbye, Henry.
Laura Hernandez
March 9, 2013
Rest In Peace Bob. You did the deal. Love Always, Laura
Neil
March 8, 2013
Bob will be missed
Spencer Agee
March 6, 2013
We light this candle for you Bobby from Spencer and Jakob. We love you Uncle
Adam Saviers
March 6, 2013
To my old friend, We went to school together from the time we were 5 years old. I still remember in kindergarten you drew this angel fish for a class assignment and I couldn't believe how great it was. Nobody in the class came close to your angel fish drawing. You had a true gift my friend. You will be missed dearly by your family and friends. May God bless you and your family.
Landon
March 5, 2013
I love you Bobby
Brittany
March 5, 2013
Today, I wrote a message in a bottle and threw it into the ocean. I know you will receive it. Landon talks about you everyday. We were at the beach the other day and there was a monarch butterfly floating around us, Landon told me that it was you!!! You were floating around us the entire time we were there and I was positive it was you!!! It was an honor to have you with us in such a special way... From now on, every time I see a butterfly, I will know it is you... You may be gone, but never forgotten. I light a candle for you tonight. I send you an infinite amount of LOVE to you in Heaven. Say hi to Grandpa for me. Your family loves you. <3 May you rest in PEACE !!! Much love
March 5, 2013
dear Tia Mary, Melonie and family, and of course, Bobby's family. So sad to hear this news about your dear sweet Bobby. I know you wil miss him very much and we wil be praying for you always. love, Dolly [Chester]
Lance Lawhon
March 5, 2013
Hanging out with Henry and his family are some of my favorite times. I am honored to be his friend. A one of a kind joker that I will truly miss. His love for life was only exceeded by his love for Keilani, Kyle, Kory, Sydney and his granddaughter Pippen. He is such a proud father and grandfather. My heart goes out to his family.
March 5, 2013
Wow, what a sad day. I went to school for many years with Henry. He was always a gentle person with a warm smile, and so very kind. He will be missed by many, no doubt. Godspeed, Henry.
Holly Marchant Kennedy
March 5, 2013
Dear Tia Mary, Melanie and Kimmie,
So sorry to hear about Bobby. Our hearts are broken for your loss. His smile is radiant which gives an indication of what he was inside. Cherish the memories and keep him close to your hearts.
Much love,
Lisa and Clarence McBride
Joyce Ornelaz
March 5, 2013
Hi Kim: My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. I knew Henry briefly from a long time ago. He was a friend of my daughter, Tracey. I can still see that big, beautiful smile of his.
Larry D Martinez
March 5, 2013
My heart goes out to the Yanagihara family and all that were fortunate to call Henry their friend!
Here's to old days my friend. I'll always remember kicking it at the Ventura College quad, enjoying a sunny day at the beach, and those days at The NET!
Mondello
March 4, 2013
My little brother - How i wish you had more time with us. I am so sad and not a day goes by that i don't think of calling you - just to see what you are up to. My heart hurts and my tears flow because of the love that i held in my heart for you. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are watching over us all and i feel your presence and smell your cologne. You were the special one in hearts of so many people. You were a dynamic soul who finished up all your work on this planet and got called back to be with God.
March 4, 2013
My thoughts are with you all during this sad time.
Debbie Holmes
Gil Ramos Jr.
March 4, 2013
We went to school together the good old days sorry to hear about your passing God bless bro....
Michael White
March 4, 2013
Henry
We grew up across the street from each other
Always had fun after school
We just recently reconnected
And had talked about your new business and Vegas!
Gonna miss you brother
Melanie Yanagihara
March 4, 2013
Bobby this your little sister Melanie. As I grief for you I feel that fear of abandonment.I am still in shock sadness and loneliness . They is not a day that goes by without on my mind .u were a legend that will be missed by so many!!! Our trips to VEGAS will never be forgotten7-OUT!!!!! You touch my heart like no one else. Your laughter and relationship we had was indescribable. I just have to say life has not been the same without you. You entered a room and the room lit up you had so much Positives enengy that kept you going . Your major loss in my heart.I know your with DAD. I miss u both u cant imagine . Love you till meet again your lovely sister.
Roy Garcia
March 3, 2013
I just today learned of Henry's passing. Henry and I met while playing freshman basketball at Rio Mesa High School. I can't remember seeing him without that great smile of his, and he had a swagger when he walked like he was just "cruising" along. My condolences to his family. God be with you Henry.
KATHY MORENO-TABULLO
March 3, 2013
HOW SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF HENRY I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM AND HE WAS ALWAYS A NICE PERSON.I SEND HIS FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES AND MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL...
Dolores Horvath
March 3, 2013
Mr. Yanagihara, I only met you once and I could feel the positive, charming energy coming from your spirit. It appears to me that you were fearless when it came to taking risks and you took them with the confidence of a true winner.
Jack Horvath
March 3, 2013
What a beautiful human being. Bob, you have a heart of gold. You taught me a lot about life. I'll always cherish the times we had together. I know as a fact that you touched many peoples lives in such a positive way. I'm sorry I wasn't able to take you fishing, but I know that you are in a place that you will be able to do all of that and more. You will be greatly missed. So long my friend.
Phyllis Yanagihara
March 3, 2013
Bobby, your enthusiasm for life and belief that something wonderous is always around the corner endeared a new aunt to a 12 year old, and grew a friendship and admiration that grew as you did, to last through time and miles. Rest in peace knowing you've made a positive difference in many lives.
Sparky Reddell
March 3, 2013
My dear childhood friend. So sad not for you, but for me. Our resent reunion via the phone was a gift. Ill miss you big time.I wish we could have gone to the horse races you always talked about. That was not to pass, as you told me you were on the green mile. And I would tell you , were all on the mile. So you see, my friend. We all will be together again. Rest in peace, and god speed.
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