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JAMES KATSU KIRIHARA

Merced, California

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February 1917 - November 2010Jake (James Katsu) Kirihara was born in Turlock, Ca. and passed on to his eternal rest peacefully at his home in Livingston, CA. Jake proudly served his country - volunteering for the US Army during his family and community's internment in Amache, CO. - serving...

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Jake, You are present with every sunrise and sunset. The beauty that you and Fran began will carry on in so many lives. You are loved and missed

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jake was one of the early board members and loyal supporters of the Merced County Farmland & Open Space Trust which later became the Central Valley Farmland Trust. He served a long time as a board member and later as a committee member. A truly great guy.
-Maxwell Norton

Jake and Fran were among Livingston's finest. None of us who knew them will ever forget them.