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Frank Kuwamura Obituary
Frank Kakuzo Kuwamura, Jr. age 83, died on September 17, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kakuzo Kuwamura, Sr.; mother, Aurora Rendon Kuwamura; sister, Mrs. Helen Gloria; brother, Frederick S. Kuwamura. Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Aurora Kuwamura; son, Dr. Frank K. Kuwamura III and wife, Melissa Ann Kuwamura of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Diane Kay Kuwamura and husband, Stephen Gabriel Perry of Chevy Chase, Maryland; grandsons, Hayden Taylor Kuwamura, Connor Nathaniel Kuwamura and Mason Robert Kuwamura of San Antonio, Texas. Frank is also survived by his brother, Ken R. Kuwamura, Sr. and wife, Irma; sisters, Mrs. Alice Weiss and Anita Taylor, all of San Antonio, Texas, and various nephews and nieces. Frank retired from Headquarters, Defense Mapping Agency, Washington, D.C. in January 1996 after 42 years of illustrious professional service with various United States Department of Defense agencies. Frank lived in Rockville, Maryland with wife Patricia until moving to San Antonio, Texas in September 2009 where he continued to enjoy his retirement.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Porter Loring North.
ROSARY
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH
MASS
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
11:00 A.M.
SHRINE OF ST. PADRE PIO OF PIETRELCINA
3843 BULVERDE PARKWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78259
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shrine of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, c/o Bereavement Ministry, 3843 Bulverde Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259.
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Kalinka and Boris
November 30, 2022
We had wonderful time with you and Patricia in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Boris and I miss you, and always will think of you
Melissa Kuwamura
December 26, 2018
I really miss my Father in Law,- he was a fine man. I think of you all the time Frank. Rest In Peace . Melissa
LeAnn Harling
December 20, 2017
While I didn't know Frank I knew his brother Fred very well. He always spoke so very highly of his family and I felt like I knew a part of you all. My sincere condolences
Rich Halbert
September 27, 2016
I worked with Frank for several years in the International Office. We had a great time and accomplished great things. He was a good friend and colleague. I am truly saddened by his passing. I know he will be missed by his whole family.
Sherry Melhorn
September 26, 2016
Thanks for being a coach and a gentleman
Stephen Pedone
September 25, 2016
My condolences to Frank's family. I greatly enjoyed working frequently with Frank at DMA. He was a true professional and a gentlemen. I consider him a personal friend. Frank provided exceptional service to DMA and to our nation. I will always remember him with fond memories.
Charlene Garten
September 25, 2016
I loved working with Frank, hearing his great stories, spoke so highly of his wife and two children. Never heard him speak bad of anyone. I worked with him in the mid 90's when NIMA, now NGA, was at the Lee Highway address in Merrifield VA.
Charles Jespersen
September 23, 2016
Frank was one of the best.
Paul Weise
September 23, 2016
As a person who was fortunate to have Frank as a mentor for many years, I can tell you factually that the nation has lost a great patriot with his passing. He is a man who loved his family and country with equal enthusiasm. I am proud to have served with him. God bless you Frank.
Doug Smith
September 23, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. It was a pleasure working with Frank at the Defense Mapping Agency. He contributed much and set an example for many.
Thomas Ryefield
September 23, 2016
So sad to hear of Frank's passing. I had the honor of working with Frank and will never forget his mentoring and pleasant personality.
Nancy Leggett McGee
September 23, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Kuwamura family. Frank was a great leader and kind gentleman when I worked with him at Defense Mapping Agency in the 80's. I was honored to have had the opportunity to know him.
Saul & Mary Louise Juarez
September 23, 2016
Although no words can take away the sorrow that you and your family bear. May the Father of us all, sustain you in your hour of need and grant you inner peace.
Our Deepest condolence to the Kumamura Family.
Bill Hogan
September 23, 2016
So, so, so sorry for your loss. Frank was one of the greatest men I knew during my career with the Defense Mapping Agency. Good to the soul, smart and competent in all matters. I often think of the care and kindness he showed towards me as I grew in the agency. His family should know how proud we were to serve with him.
Bill Hogan
David Lew
September 23, 2016
My condolences to the Kuwamura Family. May the Lord provide them with comfort during this time,
September 22, 2016
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE KUWAMURA FAMILY.
I REMEMBER FRANK FROM THE 1960'S WHEN WE USE TO PRACTICE AT HIS MOTHER'S HOUSE, WITH THE SEQUENCE VOCAL GROUP. RIP
VIC LOVE
Gloria Weiss
September 22, 2016
Prayers for the family during this time. I always think of you with great affection.I remember kindness and patience.
Dolores Manuel Rodriguez
September 21, 2016
Sorry of your loss tio ken tia pinky God bless you always .Manuel Dolores Rodriguez
Narciso Rocha
September 21, 2016
Frank, I've always liked you. Our families were very close and we visited you often. We spent some summers together as kids. You were always our leader. I wished we had spent more time together after our retirement. I have never believed it all ends here, so I won't say goodbye. Your cousin Jr. Rocha
Yvonne Wheeler
September 21, 2016
My sincere condolences on your loss. I pray you find comfort celebrating his long life and memories.
Joe Meno
September 21, 2016
Though I only knew you a short time, you made it feel like as if we've known each other for a lifetime. I will miss seeing you out in the community where we always happened to see each other. God has got this and has brought aboard a new soul to watch over us.
Mike Weiss
September 20, 2016
One of my earliest memories of Frank is when he took me for a ride in a 1960 Corvette back when I was a little kid. And I always remembered the advice he gave way back then & drew from it throughout my life. He probably never realized the positive effect he had on me. I regret that Stephanie & I will not be able to attend the services. We will raise a glass in his honor. Mike & Stephanie Weiss
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