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Yoshinori Himel Obituary
December 26, 2025
Sacramento, California - Yoshinori Harlan Toso HIMEL was born in Waynesboro, PA on 9/2/1945 and died 12/26/2025 in Sacramento, CA with family at his side, after an extended illness. "Toso," as he was known by friends, was active in Sacramento's legal community, built institutions to serve Asian American attorneys, and fought to preserve a Japanese American incarceration site in Northern California.
He is survived by spouse, Barbara Takei, a son, Carl Takei (Helen Ho) and two grandchildren, Frank and Naomi.
In lieu of gifts or koden, please consider donating to the "Yoshinori H.T. Himel Social Justice Award" established by the non-profit ABAS Law Foundation to honor his work.
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Satsuki Ina
January 24, 2026
With great respect for a man of integrity and deep commitment to his work preserving the Tule Lake Segregation Center, I offer my heartfelt condolences to Barbara, Carl and family. I will always remember his gentle smile and kindness.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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