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Hisao Kimura Obituary
Hisao Kimura
Hisao Kimura, a long-time resident of Falls Church, VA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Japan after a long battle with complications from pneumonia.
Hisao was born May 1, 1956 to Akio and Akiko Kimura in Tokyo, Japan. A devoted husband to his late wife, Jun; caring father to Rena (Andreas) and Shoma (Haruka); new grandfather to Axel; and brother to Yoshiko Onoda. Also survived by five nieces and one nephew.
Hisao was a lover of classical music, art, travel, and his loyal dog companions. After moving to the US in 1987, he devoted 32 years to the World Bank before retiring in 2019, forming many friendships along the way. Retirement life was well-deserved, and he had planned to spend it doing what he loved, including, in his own words, splitting time between the US and his ancestral home Japan, with occasional trips to his spiritual home Europe.
Funeral service was held in Tokyo, Japan with family on January 18.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Oldies but Goodies Cocker Rescue www.cockerspanielrescue.com, PO Box 30821, Bethesda, MD 20824 or Amnesty International USA www.amnestyusa.org, PO Box 98233, Washington, DC 20077.
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John Richardson
October 9, 2024
Hello, it´s John Richardson from Ewell in England. I was at school with Hisao for a short while at Ruxley Lane and visited him at his home on occasions. We became pen pals after his return to Japan up until he was approximately 20. I still have his letters.
I guess we stopped writing as our interests differed and we made our way in life.
I often wondered how Hisao got on and I can see he did very well in work and family.
Sorry to hear of his early death.
I have very fond memories of him as a young man (and his sister).
My brother showed me their autographs from his book from childhood.
Karen Jones
February 2, 2024
Hisao had a great sense of style, and great taste in music and books. He will be greatly missed.
Gail Bejarano
February 1, 2024
Rena and Shoma: I send you love and hope that the good memories of your dad will sustain you during such sad times. May Axel bring you healing, innocent love.
Gail Bejarano, close friend of Bruce and Vicki, Karen and Stephanie and Chris.
Marissa Barrera
January 31, 2024
Condolences to the Kimura family. Hisao will be in my prayers.
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