Richard "Dick" Yoshiharu Uchimura

Our sympathy to the family! We were not personal friends but brought our pets to the clinic when he was first sharing space with another Vet. When we brought our dog in he was seen by the other man first and he told me what it would cost to remove the lump etc. It was more than I thought we could afford so I said I need to go home and speak to my husband. We had five children at the time and they needed shoes and other clothes because school was going to start in a week. We reluctantly decided to have "Pal" put down. When I went back to the clinic I was shown in to see Dr. U. He looked the situation over and said, we don't need to send the lump in to be biopsied. If it is cancer it will come back but otherwise he will be fine. Can you afford $30? Of course we can. Our kids were so happy that one told me to make some cookies for Dr. U.
Pal was fine after that. We never went to another Vet until after Dr. U retired and we had no choice. He was truly kind and compassionate... We were sorry that he had to retire but I understand because I am now 85 as well.
Tom and Jeanette Curran and family

Dick was my best friend .We did everything together from playing football going off to college together.We live together for two years before he left to pursue his veterinarian degree at Davis University, and I went onto Loyola University to get my bachelors in business.
Dick was the influence in my life that made me want to be a better person. He was always happy, had a smile on his face and only thought about the positive aspects of life!
He was more than a friend, I will never forget him.May He rest in Peace!
Nick Arico

Enjoyed playing golf with Dick here. Even though he always beat me. He will be missed

Dr U. Was one of the finest people I have ever known in my lifetime. I had the privilege of working with him as a veterinarian assistant for many years , alongside Val and Nancy. His caring and compassion for people and their animals went beyond what anyone expected , because that's the way he was. I'm sure he had lots of "friends" to greet him when he arrived at his destination. I send love and hugs and caring for Carole and family and friends
In the 2013 reunion picture Rob, Valerie, Dr U, Nancy and Rusty

I worked with Dr U back in the early 70s he was the most kind man I ever knew. There was a day I was helping him with a dog that we removed a wort off his head while he was finishing up he looked at me young lady you better stick your head outside and take some fresh air before you pass out guess I looked alittle pale. Never forgot it

I started working for Dr. U when I was 18 and continued for 20 years. He was very influential as to the person I am today! I will always be grateful to him and Carole. He became a Father figure to me. I will miss him terribly. Love you lots, Valerie.