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KENJI MARUKO Obituary

Kenji was born in Fresno, CA on December 13, 1920 and passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 in Clovis at the age of 93. He was the owner of the first Honda dealership in Fresno, Maruko Cyclery and operated it until 1988. Kenji is survived by his daughter Patricia Maruko and her husband Edward Groth of Pleasanton, son Warren Maruko of Fresno, granddaughter Kelly Groth of San Francisco, brother Eiji Maruko with his wife Keiko of Fresno, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Fumiko Maruko. Memorial Service will be held at the Lisle Funeral Home on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11:00 am. Lisle Funeral Home, 1605 'L' Street, Fresno, California (559)266-0666

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 13, 2014.

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Walker Family

July 17, 2014

We were all sorry to hear of Mr. Maruko's passing. Warren you are in our prayers.

Bill McDonell

July 14, 2014

I'll never forget Mr. Maruko. More than 45 years ago, I was a young kid without means and a broke down motorcycle. I would drive across town because I knew Mr. Maruko would take the time to tell me how to fix my Honda. He was about helping people. Rest in peace Mr. Maruko.

Thane Baty

July 14, 2014

RIP Mr.Maruko. Bought my first Honda motorcycle from you when your shop was on Belmont. 1966 Honda 90 Trail bike. You always treated your customers right.

Warren Maruko

July 13, 2014

Dad, I am so sorry you have left us
I wish I had done more for you
I appreciate our short days we spent together from when you were feeling well (riding your quad) to when you were not was very hard for me, it happened so fast and was unexpected
The best times I will cherish are the almost 9 close years we had together after Mom left us
You were a great Dad, leader, mentor, teacher, reminder, social coordinator, personal secretary
You were always in a laid back happy mood with a good appetite
I know you are still with us, just not physically, which we all will miss and it will be hard not to see you, hear your voice, talk with you, and laugh with you
We are grateful that you are in a safe and restful place and are able to dance again with Fumi (Mom)

Warren

ALLYN GOODALL

July 13, 2014

MR.MARUKO,I USED TO WORK DOWN THE STREET FROM YOUR SHOP AT FRESNO AND C STREET,I WOULD BRING MY HONDA 50 IN TO YOU AND YOU ALWAYS TREATED ME FAIR AND SQUARE. VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. ALLYN GOODALL.

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