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Isao Sugawara Obituary

Isao Sugawara
Mar. 26, 1959 - Nov. 23, 2019
Resident of Santa Cruz
Isao Sugawara passed away from cancer quietly at his home in Santa Cruz, California on November 23, 2019. He was 60. Isao was born in a little town called Motoyoshi in Miyagi, Japan on March 26, 1959 to Tadashi and Sueno Sugawara. He was the youngest of three sons.
Isao was a trained professional Sushi Chef for 30 years at Benten Japanese Restaurant who also enjoyed Judo, sudoku and reading. As per his request, no services will be held.


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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Dec. 22, 2019.

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