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Brian Matsumoto Obituary

Brian was born June 2, 1944 in the Amache Relocation Camp in Colorado, the fourth child of Masao and Shizuka Matsumoto. He passed away on September 9, 2013 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife and long time friend, Marianne. He is survived by siblings Gilbert (Carol) Matsumoto, Steven Matsumoto, and Joy (Shig) Kihara. He is also survived by his four children: Darren Matsumoto, Christine (John) Hikido, Shelley (Daniel) Nishikawa, and Heather (Jasen) Yee. Brian was a loving grandfather to Tyson, Cody, Claire, Kyle, Madeleine, Nicholas, Jack, Dylan, Camille, and Collin. He taught them all to fish in the lakes and streams of the foothills and the Sierra Nevada. A memorial service will be held at the Sacramento Buddhist Church at 2pm on Sunday, September 15.

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Published by Sacramento Bee on Sep. 13, 2013.

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Raymond Lew

September 30, 2013

I enjoyed working with Brian, but it was more fun to see him out on the Sac River or nearby waterway fishing with the family. He was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed sharing fish tales. Alaska and Eagle Lake come to mind. I will miss seeing Brian out there on the water.

Colyn

September 16, 2013

It was a pleasure working with Brian. He took pride in his work and I learned many things by his example of how things should be done. He will be missed.

Mike Esola

September 15, 2013

Long time good buddies from Califonia Jr. High to C. K. Mc Clatchy. Lost track of you but never forgot our friendship.

Richard Johnson

September 13, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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