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Gary YAMAMOTO Obituary
YAMAMOTO, Gary R.
10/24/1956 - 6/20/2012
Gary loved life-coaching basketball, playing golf and above all, spending time with family. After a courageous battle with cancer, Gary passed away peacefully at home. He will be remembered as a loyal and caring son, husband, father, brother, uncle, coach, and friend.
Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years to Debbie and loving father to his sons Kyle and Bryan. Also survived by his parents, Mits and Jayne Yamamoto, sisters Diane (Lester), Ginny (Robert), Glenna Madeiros, nieces, nephews and numerous relatives. Gary touched many lives and will be truly missed by all.
Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Buddhist Church of Florin at 7235 Pritchard Road in Sacramento, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Arranged by GEORGE L. KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary YAMAMOTO
Muffet
June 18, 2024
Wow, Gary was an amazing man. I still think about all the fun we had every day. Still tell everyone about him and all the crazy tricks he played on me. Gary loved getting to me....which he did quite often. I miss him.
Karen Owyoung
June 28, 2012
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to the Gary Yamamoto Family. Over 30 years ago when I was at CSUS, I worked part time as a student assistant at EDD, Gary at SDI Unit and I at Personal Income Tax Unit of the tax branch. At various times, he mentored and guided me through my early days at EDD with patience and tactfulness. I will always remember that. Rest in peace....
Nancy Gould (Fraser)
June 28, 2012
Deb, Just want to let you know you and the boys are in our prayers. I'm so very sorry to hear of Garys loss. Hold tight to your memories. Love You....
Ron and Janice Tanaka
June 26, 2012
Debbie, Ginny and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Gary. We are thinking of you and your family.
carla lewis
June 26, 2012
Ginny and Family, I have fond memories of your family growing up in the old neighborhood. I am very sorry for your loss.
Daniel Peck
June 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sara, CHP
June 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to your family. I was one of the many lucky people that worked with Gary for many years. Will miss his sense of humor, his almond brittle, and just chatting. We are all better for having known him.
Virginia,Joe,Pete,Lorraine,Yolanda, Annette Loza
June 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to Debbie, Kyle, Bryan and Family. Mom (Mrs. Loza) as Gary would call her loved Gary and has so many great things to say about him and how nice he was to her all the time. Debbie if there is anything we can do for you, and the Boys please know we are always here for you as you and your family have always been there for ours. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary was a very Caring,and giving person Donation in Gary's memory will be made to The (PATH) People Assisting The Homeless Elk Grove.
Mercado Family
June 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Russell Nishimoto
June 25, 2012
Sending our sympathies to Gary's family. He will always be remembered as our extended family in Sacramento.
Nancy Steele
June 25, 2012
My deepest condolesnces to your family. My prayers and thoughts go out to you. Although I never meet you, your sister Glenna spoke of you all the time. No question how much she loved you.
God bless you all,
Nancy Steele
June 25, 2012
Our deepest condolesnces to your whole family. We were honored to have become friends with Gary and your family through basketball and he will truly be missed, I guess heaven must be in need of a good coach because they got one. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Marilyn, Jeff, Jessica & Joshua DelaCruz
Desiree, Alexis, Ashley & Brianna
June 25, 2012
Glenda & Jenna
My prayers and thoughts go out to you Jenna and your family for your loss. Although I didn't get the chance to meet Gary if he was anything like you friendly, a good friend and always there when needed, then I missed out on meeting a good man. Glenna stay strong your family and friends will get you through this.I will keep you, Jenna and your family in my thoughts and my prayers.Always your friends forever.
Glenda -CHP
June 24, 2012
My heart is heavy, my prayers are with Deb, his sons and all the family Gary loved so much. The years we worked together I never felt like his supervisor because he was always my friend first. Gary was a wonderful sweet person. Lots of memories, I will miss him.
Pat & Frank Skover
June 24, 2012
Our love and prayers are with you. And your family during this time of tremendous sadness. Please be assured that we are here 24/7 to help and comfort you . We will make a donation in Gary's name to the SPCA!
Eddie, Yvonne, Michael and Darell Fong
June 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to Debbie, Kyle, Bryan and Family. We have such fond memories of Gary - his love for basketball and Eddie with CCC being on the NCCL board with him. We loved Kyle helping CCC coach with his friends Steven and Jason - you've raised your boys well. Treasure the wonderful memories.
Coke Villalovos
June 24, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Muffet Wheeler
June 24, 2012
Gary has touched the hearts of many. The best of the best. Loved his family, his precious Jazzi, his friends and neighbors. Gary would do anything for anyone.....at anytime. He will be missed. In memory, a donation will be made to the SPCA.
Mike Paulsen
June 24, 2012
Gary was a very nice man and will be remembered in the hearts of those that knew him. Please accept my sincerest condolences during this time of grief.
Lynn and Mike Boyd
June 24, 2012
Deepest Sympathy for your loss. In memory, donation has been made to American Cancer Society.
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