Raymond Takeshi Ishikata

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Raymond Ishikata Obituary

Raymond Takeshi Ishikata Passed away on March 10, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Nancy and his children Yuji, Jared and Akemi "Kelly." Beloved son of Chiyo and the late Isamu "Sam"; brother of Glen and Melvin. A Memorial Service will be held on March 25, 2007 at 2 pm at Sunset View Mortuary at the top of Fairmount Ave., El Cerrito CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: c/o Nancy Hom, 1563 Solano Ave #517, Berkeley CA 94707, to establish an educational trust. SUNSET VIEW MORTUARY (510) 525-5111

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Ishikata

12 Entries

Jeff Cooper

March 15, 2022

Wow! It's been 15 years since Ray passed. We started as friends at Portola Junior High. I'll always remember him with a broad happy smile. We played basketball together, often as opposing guards. Along with Andy Picetti, Jeff Hirano and a host of others we were friends through ECHS, and like so many of us, lost touch after high school.

RIP Ray, and everlasting condolences to his family and fellow friends.

Neil Katsura

March 27, 2007

Words cannot express the feelings of love and friendship which brought many to Ray's service. I will never forget Ray; he had that laid back body position, a broad smile and infectious laugh. After many years I can still remember being his baseball buddy--he threw many time to me at 3rd, his ability to blow by me in basketball games, lunch time card games--poker and hearts, and his funky dance steps to Mowtown. My sincere condolences to Nancy, Yuji, Jared and Akemi. God Bless Ray and his family.

Bruce Imada

March 25, 2007

Ray was my "pizza" eatin buddy, as we hurried to Red Vest pizza, stuffed our face, then hauled butt, back to campus before the bell rang. Very fond memories indeed. I grew up with Ray since Castro Elementary. I wish I stayed in contact with him through these years. Life is so precious. My prayers to his family. He will be greatly missed.

Jim Wisener

March 24, 2007

To hear of Ray’s passing was truly a sad day. As Jeff and Randall already stated, Ray was our poker, hearts, basketball, street football, baseball companion and a good friend. His easy going manner made him a joy to be around.

To the Ishikata family, please accept my deepest sympathies.

Connie Wong

March 24, 2007

Ray will be missed. I will remember him most for his quick smile and easy going personality. These are qualities that I saw in him since grade school at Castro. My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Nancy, Yuji, Jared and Kelly.

William "Billy" Anderson

March 23, 2007

This is tremendously sad news about Ray. He was truly a "ray" of bright light, always possessing an easy smile and a warm and often humorous word. My prayers go out to his family; I remember him fondly...

Randy Yoshisato

March 23, 2007

I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Ray's passing. We had a lot of good times. Ray was the catcher on our youth baseball team. He wasn't Johnny Bench, but he was very entertaining to watch. I remember him falling to his knees making that long throw to second base. Despite that, Ray even threw out some runners -- really slow runners. Win or lose, Ray was always smiling.

I will remember him for his laugh, his smile and his amiable personality.

My deepest sympathies to his family at this very difficult time.

Jeff Cooper

March 23, 2007

This is sad news indeed. I remember Ray from our days at Portola,
playing basketball, etc. together (usually over at Harding or sometimes at Ray's house) with Andy Picetti, Jim Wisener, Randy Chinn, Terry Yow and several others. I think Ray and I were usually around the last picked (these other guys were *athletes* and had skills!) and ended up guarding each other. Those were some fun times.

We also had some good times playing poker together with his brother Glenn. I always remember him with a smile on his face. My heart goes out to his family.

Pam Nomura

March 22, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Ray. We were part of a group of friends in junior high & high school. Although Ray was a little shy, we all enjoyed his sense of humor and kindness.

Martin Suazo

March 22, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Elaine Ford-McGrew

March 22, 2007

I remember Ray from Portola and El Cerrito. He had a smile that lit up his entire face, and a laugh that made you want to laugh with him. I send my sympathy to his family.

Lois Oyama/Meeks

March 22, 2007

My sincerest condolences to Ray's family and friends. I attended El Cerrito High School and graduated with Ray. I will always remember his witty personality and friendship.

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