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Joseph Kikuchi Obituary

Joseph Kikuchi Entered into rest on Tuesday August 24, 2004, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Yoshiko Jane Kikuchi, loving father of Nadine Suyehiro (David), Steven J. Kikuchi, Sharon Matsuura (Greg), Wesley Kikuchi (Diana) and Darren Kikuchi; grandfather of Kristina and Michelle Suyehiro; Grant, Aleisha and Trisha Matsuura; and Alex and Aaron Joseph Kikuchi; brother of Yaeko Kaneko, George Kikuchi and Carolyn Sakae.

Memorial service has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley 1150 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA or a charity of your choice.

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

Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 5, 2004.

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Duggan Dieterly

September 5, 2004

My deepest condolences to the Kikuchi family. Mr. Kikuchi has been and will continue to be in my thoughts.



As I reflect back, I remember Mr. Kikuchi as a quiet, dignified man who taught me by example that hard work and patience can overcome the toughest obstacles. I have always been amazed that a man of Mr. Kikuchi's background who had been dealt some hard knocks in life could successfully raise five children and manage a successful business. No doubt that a large part of his success can be attributed to his loving wife Mrs. Kikuchi of whom I can only say the most positive things and hold in the highest estimation. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kikuchi were both two of the most influential people in my life and not a day goes by that I do not reflect on them.

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