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Gordon S. Ohta

1958 - 2016

BORN

1958

DIED

2016

Gordon Ohta Obituary

Gordon S. Ohta passed away peacefully on May 15, 2016.  He was born in Lodi, CA on August 28, 1958 and graduated from Lodi High School in 1976.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kenny and Katherine Ohta.
He is survived by his brothers Richard and Ronald Ohta and his long-time companion, Karen Nakao. 
Gordie will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.
Gordie was active in the Young Buddhist Association and an avid bowler and maintained many strong friendships, all of whom will miss his gentle nature and love for making others laugh.
A memorial service will be held at the Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento on May 22, 2016 at 3:00pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from May 19 to May 25, 2016.

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Mitz Gerlack

August 18, 2016

Always, on my Mind and in my Heart❤

Kevin Pottorff

May 22, 2016

Gordon was one of the first to befriend a new kid at Houston Middle school when I arrived in 1973. I never forgot that.

Karen Owyoung

May 21, 2016

You have an incredible laughter that will always be remembered for a life time !! Been honored to have meet you through our mutual friends and will miss you. My deepest sympathy to Karen and the Ohta Family....

Peggy Martin

May 19, 2016

God knew you were tired and needed a rest. You will be missed but not forgotten. RIP my friend.

Ted & Lexie Anderson

May 19, 2016

Our thoughts an prayers to your family.

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Sacramento Buddhist Church

2401 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA

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