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Randall Ishida Obituary
July 19, 1952 - August 18, 2022
Sacramento, California - Randall passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2022.
Born and raised in Sacramento, he attended local schools, graduating from C.K. McClatchy High School. He then obtained a Journalism Degree with a concentration in Advertising from San Jose State University.
Randall worked at the Sacramento Bee for over 25 years, was a substitute teacher in the Sacramento Unified School District and recently was a para-educator at River City High School in West Sacramento.
He considered life as consisting of positive adventures, being kind and giving to family and friends. Randall liked arts and crafts, folding hundreds of origami cranes for family and friends. He volunteered at many events, The Pacific Rim Festival in Old Sacramento, Sacramento Buddhist Church Annual Bazaar, Buddhist Church of Florin's 100th Anniversary Celebration, California State Fair and in addition helped organize his High School reunions.
Randall is survived by his brothers,
Dean (Tami) and Brent
Nieces Alexi and Taylor
Brother in law Lee Kusumoto
He was preceded in death by his parents, May and Tom Ishida and younger sister Sanaye Kusumoto
A Private Memorial is planned.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dan Okada
February 10, 2023
Dean/Brent...My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Randall. We all lost track of each other when we moved off Fruitridge Road (although none of us moved very far) and started living our own lives, but I have very fond memories of you and Randall, Sanaye, and your parents. Namaste.
chuck crockett
September 14, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Randall when I would see him walking the neighborhood. Chuck.
Gary Ching
September 8, 2022
Warm thoughts and condolences to family and friends. I have fond memories of Randy from school, and will miss his witty humor.
Jeanne Li
September 6, 2022
I rode my bike from south land park to McClatchy M-F in the summer late 70´s to attend summer school. It was an art class that I took. It was there that I met my art teacher, it was there that I won 1st place in art competition, it was there that this art teacher would later on become a friend. Every year we would exchange Christmas cards and it´s not just a card where you sign your name, we actually exchanged letters talking about what´s new with us and such. We would run into each other at many festivals throughout the year. There was one festival where I knew I would always see you at and that was at the Sacramento Buddhist Church Bazaar, we would spend a little time chatting and catching up.
I am honored to have had you as a teacher and a friend that you have become. My heartfelt condolences to your family
Rest In Peace my friend...Mr. Randall Ishida. The festivals will not be the same. You will surely be missed.
Jeanne Ong
Kenneth Parsons
September 4, 2022
Really Sorry to hear this. Worked with Randy at Marie Calendars and hung out with him. He also was an usher in my wedding
Kenneth Parsons
September 4, 2022
REALLY SORRY to hear this. Worked(Marie Calendars)and hung out with Randy back in the 70s. Considered him a real friend.
Anna Louie
September 3, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Ishida Family. Your brother Randy was a big helped to the Mori Family with our Mom's funeral arrangements.
Randy will be truly missed.
Pauline & Richard Granis
August 30, 2022
When I think of the all the years we were at the Bee, I think of only the good times with people like Randy. He made the Bee what it was with his caring, considerate and kindhearted personality and Randy will always be remembered for that. He was always a friend you can count on and he always gave so much more than what he took. Miss you my friend.
Janet Poling
August 30, 2022
Randy and the gang at The Sacramento Bee early 1970
Janet Poling
August 30, 2022
I worked with Randy at The Sacramento Bee and knew him for over 40 years. I am proud to call him my friend. He was one of a kind. I'll miss him tremendously. Rest in Peace Randy.
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