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Joe Tamaki Obituary

Joe "Kiho" Tamaki, 92, of Arroyo Grande, went to sleep peacefully Tuesday, March 25, 2014, surrounded by family. He was born in Fresno, Calif., and moved to the coast in 1960. Joe was a longtime elder of Jehovah's Witnesses and dearly loved and respected by all. Joe is survived by his wife, Mitsuko; and children Mark (Cass), Luke (Jo Ann) Becky and Rachel (Mark); stepchildren Robert and Margret (Rob); grandchildren Jenny (John), Yoneko, James, Titania and Joey. He is also survived by his sisters Hatsue, Betty, Susie, Rose, Tomiko and Toyoko; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1279 13th St. in Grover Beach.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Apr. 6, 2014.

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Corki Henderson

April 12, 2014

Joe Kiho Tamaki was such a sweet man. Always had a smile and a quiet greeting for us as we met him at the Kingdom Hall. Till we see him again in the new system, he will be missed by us all. Love to Mitsuko, Mark, Luke, Becky, and Rachel.

April 9, 2014

To Mark, Luke, Becky, and Rachael as well as his wife, sisters and many grandchildren, Joe was more than a friend and brother. Joe was one of those special persons that lived brotherly love and was always willing to come to the aid of someone needing help. The Tamaki's have a special place in my heart and while he is peacefully sleeping awaiting the call from death, we can honor Joe by our loyalty to Jehovah and his king Christ Jesus and being there to welcome Joe back to a cleansed Earth free from death and pain we now experience. You all are in my prayers.
Dave Lamm Napa, Ca.

April 9, 2014

Joe and his family have been very close friens and fellow worshipers of our God Jehovah. While we mourn our loss for our dear friend, father and grandfather, we look to welcoming back from the dead into a cleansed and peacful Earth under our King Christ Jesus. Rest in peace Joe, until we see you again.
Dave Lamm

Mike and Dawn Myres

April 6, 2014

Mark, Luke, Becky, and Rachel. Your Father and Family have meant so much to our family over the years. I know we all look forward to seeing our parents in the new system.

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