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Glenn Kowaki Obituary

KOWAKI, Glenn H.-- In Hollister, CA October 6, 2002. Beloved husband of Ritsuko Kowaki of San Juan Bautista. Father of Eugene T. Kowaki (Karen) of Union City. Grandfather of Cameron Kowaki, Jordon Kowaki, Kristen Kowaki and David Lee. Brother of the late Alyce Yamaoka and Gladyce Nishita. Uncle of David Yamaoka and Bryan Yamaoka of Hollister, and Jerry Nishita of San Jose. Several grand nieces and nephews.
A native of Fresno, CA aged 80 years. A retired farmer of San Juan Bautista. Member of Watsonville Buddhist Temple; San Benito Co. J.A.C.L. and the Howa Kai.
Friends are invited to the Funeral Service Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at GUNNAGLE AMENT NELSON FUNERAL HOME, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister. Cremation will follow with private Interment at San Juan Bautista, CA 831-637-3757.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Oct. 9, 2002.

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