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George Murata Obituary
MURATA, George T.
Passed away peacefully in Sacramento at the age of 90 in the comfort of his family on Friday, June 27, 2008. He was born in Yuba City, Calif., on July 6, 1917. George is survived by his loving wife Kazue, daughters Janice Temple, Marsha (Randy), sons Gary (Rose) and David (Sandra), six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers James and Robert and sisters Mary Sakazaki, Dorothy Yamada and Eiko Sakazaki. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kijiro and Toju Sakanishi Murata, his brother John and his sister Martha Arii. George will always be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated father. He was the self employed owner of the Garden Basket Store and served as a director of the former Guild Savings and Loan Association. In his free time, he loved to fish, spend time with his children and grandchildren, watch TV, raise vegetables and barbecue them on his Weber kettle. We miss you Bumpa! A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Centennial United Methodist Church, 5401 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Asian Community Nursing Home at 7801 Rush River Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Murata
Family Photo, 1972, Coronet--Aren't we cute!!
Janice Teruko Temple
August 6, 2008
Tommy & Family Visit Bumpa's before his Deployment, 2-07
Janice Teruko Temple
August 6, 2008
First Great-grandchild, Lara-8 mo, w/Janice visiting
Janice Teruko Temple
August 6, 2008
Lara, Kameko and Great Bumpa
Lara and Kameko Temple
July 6, 2008
I love you Bumpa and will be greatly missed when we visit Sacramento, I will miss the times we shared together.
Love, kameko
Bumpa, you will always be in my heart. I will miss seeing you when daddy gets leave from the Army to visit family back home. You were the greatest Great Bumpa ever.
Love, Lara
Visit to Sac before Thomas Deployed to Iraq.
July 6, 2008
Bumpa, Lara and Kameko Feb.07
July 6, 2008
Helen Garcia Jenkins
July 3, 2008
To the family of George Murata,
I knew George from Garden Basket store, he was always very helpful and friendly. My deepest sympathy to the family.
The Janice Temple Family
July 3, 2008
The Murata Family
Janice Teruko Temple
July 3, 2008
Bumpa you're so special withGod's special kind of love,LikeGod you watch,protect,guide&direct us, so we'll all be together above.I thankTheeHeavenlyFather for being part ofBumpa's family&for the blessing of knowing that Bumpa's spirit is very close,alive&healthy&finding joy therein in learning about Thee&ThyBelovedSon.In the name ofJesusChrist,amen.
July 2, 2008
Mr. Murata
Itt was good we met and that you were loved that you loved my friend and your daughter - Marsha
Mark Ober
paulette
July 1, 2008
Dear Uncle George,
Though I have not seen you for quite some time, I still can hear your voice. I remember talking to you at Gary's house a long time ago and thinking that "my dad is just like his oldest brother (looks and voice)." I know you will deeply missed. I wish you much peace.
Ted & Betty Fukushima
July 1, 2008
With our deepest sympathy
Summer of 2004 Grandpa w/ grandkids
July 1, 2008
Christopher & Kaitlyn getting warm w/ grandma and grandpa
July 1, 2008
Grandpa looks on as kids search for Easter eggs
July 1, 2008
Easter Sunday egghunt in front of Grandpa's house
July 1, 2008
Christopher with Grandpa - 2007
July 1, 2008
Christopher & Kaitlyn Murata
July 1, 2008
Dear Grandpa,
We will miss you very much. You were a great grandfather and will always be in our hearts. We will miss the Easter Egg hunts, your teriyaki chicken and Thanksgiving turkeys.
We love you!
Pat/Larry Andreuccetti
July 1, 2008
My Dear Kazi:
How sad we were to see that George has passed away. We are so, so sorry. He was a wonderful, kind man and I know you and your family will miss him greatly.
My mom passed away on June 7th so my heart goes out to all of you. It's such a hard time for everyone. I'm sure that you, like we do, have lots and lots of wonderful memories. Those memories will keep you going through the rough times. Just talk about all the happy times with George as much as you can -- that's what we have been doing and it really helps.
May God be with you all,
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