Ray Takata

TAKATA, Ray
Passed away peacefully at Sutter Memorial Hospital on February 18, 2006 after a brief illness from complications of a heart attack. Ray is survived by his loving wife Adell; daughter Laura Takata Watkins (husband Jim); son Mark Takata; grandchildren Camden, Sasha, Vinh, and Mei-Lien; sisters Ellen Ito and Irene Itamura; brother Ken Takata, and numerous relatives. His death is preceded by his son Dean's in 2000. Ray was born in Sacramento 10/19/34. He graduated from Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo with a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1957 and obtained his California State license in 1963. In 1958, he married Adell Shimosaka. Ray continued to live and work in Sacramento until his passing. His dedication to his family, his work, his community, and his many accomplishments are an inspiration to all who knew him. He served as the president of the Sacramento Buddhist Church in 1971, and was bestowed the honor of Church Elder in 1986. Ray was honored as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1991 for his achievements in architecture. He enjoyed spending his spare time with his family. Memorial service will be held at Sacramento Buddhist Church 2401 Riverside Blvd., on 2/21/06 at 2pm. Ray requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Nokotsudo Fund at the Sacramento Buddhist Church, or to Sutter Medical Center Foundation, 2800 L. St. Sacto., 95816, in his memory.