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Kenneth Yamamoto Obituary
Kenneth Alan Yamamoto, MD, or "Dr. Y", was a physician of internal medicine for 32 years at First Choice Community Health Center in Los Lunas, NM. Dr. Y was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 14, 1956. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Thomas Jefferson Medical in Philadelphia before he moved to Los Lunas in 1983.
He was known for his professional wisdom, passion for life, love for travel, gardening, and his quiet demeanor. Ken was a wonderful soulmate and husband, a devoted son, brother, and father. He was greatly respected in his community by both patients and peers.
Dr. Y passed away at home at the age of 62 from cancer on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 with his wife, and their children by his side. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; mother, Ann; brother, Wayne (spouse June, sons, Benjamin and Joshua); five children, Brian (spouse, Lisa), Emma (spouse, Raul Ortega), Allen, Ann, Andrew; and grandsons, Daeus (spouse A'ja) and Mateo.
Funeral services for Dr. Y will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 160 James Street in Los Lunas, NM 87031. Please visit our online guestbook for Dr. Y at
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John Tafoya
July 9, 2024
Dr.Y was a great doctor and will be missed but never forgotten.
Magdalen Sanchez
November 3, 2017
Our condolences go out to the family at this very sad time. Steve & Magdalen Sanchez
Steven Sanchez
November 3, 2017
My condolences to the Yamamoto Family....Steven.B Sanchez
theresa mondragon
November 2, 2017
my deepest condolences to the Yamamoto family. it was an honor to know, and work with Dr. Yamamoto May god bless you all.
November 1, 2017
You are greatly missed Dr. Yamamoto. I will forever be grateful of the opportunity to have worked with you. You were the best teacher. The boys and I love you very much. My sincere condolences to the family. JC
cb
November 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Please be comforted knowing that Dr. Y is safe in God's memory.
October 31, 2017
Condolences to the Alan family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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