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Roy Tamotsu Yamada

June 4, 1931 - August 17, 2021

Roy Yamada was born in San Jose, CA and passed away peacefully at home in Hercules, CA on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was 90 years old and the youngest of nine children. Roy grew up on the family farm and was a proud Veteran and served in the United States Air Force for four years during the Korean War. He was a photographer and enjoyed capturing candid shots, life’s special moments and Bay Area events with his many lenses. He was actively involved in the community and loved spending time with friends at Sakura-Kai, J-Sei and the Friends of the Hercules Senior Center. For many decades, he actively bowled and would travel all around the country attending JANBA tournaments. He cherished learning and discovering new things, and would often be found spending hours at the library.

 

He is survived by his stepdaughter Mika Takeuchi, sister Mary Tabata (Noboru), sister May Kong (Vivian), brother Fred Yamada (Miwako) and many nieces and nephews. He will now join and reunite with his late wife Keiko and his late brothers Yoshio (Dorothy), Hank (Matsuyo), William (Mitsuko), Thomas (Mutsuko) and late sister Kiyoe (Ray). Roy’s happy, enthusiastic spirit and bright, sincere smile will always be remembered by those who knew him.

 

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Roy Yamada was born in San Jose, CA and passed away peacefully at home in Hercules, CA on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was 90 years old and the youngest of nine children. Roy grew up on the family farm and was a proud Veteran and served in the United States Air Force for fourContinue Reading

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James Brown left a message on February 4, 2022:
Roy was a regular patron of the Hercules Library. Which is where I met him. He took me to lunch once and together ran an errand. I knew Roy for only a short time but I remember his humor and his wit. It saddened me to learn of his passing and my deepest sympathy to his family.
Gayle left a message on January 20, 2022:
Roy was a frequent patron of the Hercules Library. Staff looked forward to seeing Roy everyday, helping him on the computer and listening to all his fun stories. He would share stories of his family and his life. He always had a container full of coins for printing out pictures of friends and family, that he would happily show the library staff. We will always remember Roy's laugh here at the library. He will be greatly missed. -The Hercules Library Staff
Lori Han left a message on November 15, 2021:
Thank you for your contribution and loyalty to the Friend of the Hercules Senior Center. Your ideas and suggestions to better the services to the seniors in the community will be forever remembered.
Betty Kano left a message on October 26, 2021:
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Roy Yamada. He was truly a bright light for the Japanese American community and so much for Sakura Kai. He will be dearly missed.
Kazue Nakahara left a message on October 25, 2021:
Roy enjoyed playing Mexican Train Dominoes with us at Sakura Kai. His enthusiasm was contagious and he celebrated his wins and losses with equal jubilation. We will miss his gregarious smile and roof-raising gusto! Rest in peace, dear friend.
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Ben Takeshita left a message on October 25, 2021:
We shall all miss Roy's passing. Our deepest condolences to his family for his passing. Roy participated in what ever event he was attending so we will miss him at the Sakura-Kai events or Topaz pilgrimages, etc.,
Sunset View Mortuary left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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