ᐅ California Death Notices 2009-2025
Yamada, Tomoko, Tomo, Tomeki, Terumi, Teruko, Tamekichi, Takeshi...

Tomoko, Tomo, Tomeki, Terumi, Teruko, Tamekichi, Takeshi, Takayoshi, Tadashi...

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▰ Tomoko Yamada

Died July 20, … More Information
Tomoko Yamada, born April 18, 1921 passed from this world into the next July 20, 2014 in Santa Barbara, California. Tomoko was 93.

▰ Tomo Yamada

Died October 18, … More Information
Tomo Yamada, born June 10, 1929 went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2013 in Fremont, California. Tomo was 84.

▰ Tomo Yamada

Died October 18, … More Information
Tomo Yamada, born June 10, 1929 passed from this life on October 18, 2013 in Morgan Hill, California. Tomo was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Suzanne Lopez, Joe Romo

▰ Tomeki "Nick" Yamada

Died December 02, … More Information
Tomeki "Nick" Yamada, of Burlingame, California, died on December 2, 2005. Tomeki was 96.
Obituary published: December 03, 2005 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Terumi Yamada

Died February 29, … More Information
Terumi Yamada, of Los Angeles, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Terumi February 29, 2000. Terumi was 74.
Obituary published: March 01, 2000 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Teruko Yamada

Died June 05, … More Information
Teruko Yamada, age 89 of California, born in Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Teruko June 5, 2002.
Obituary published: June 06, 2002 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Teruko Yamada

Died June 04, … More Information
Teruko Yamada, of California, born in Tacoma, Washington, died on June 4, 2002. Teruko was 89.
Obituary published: June 05, 2002 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Tamekichi Tom Yamada

Died July 18, … More Information
Tamekichi Tom Yamada, born January 20, 1883 went to be with the Lord on July 18, 1961 in Whittier, California. TAMEKICHI was 78.

▰ Takeshi "Tak" Yamada

Died September 16, … More Information
Takeshi "Tak" Yamada, age 74 of Simi Valley, California, went into the presence of the Lord on September 16, 2008.
Obituary published: September 17, 2008 in "Ventura C-S"

▰ Takeshi Yamada

Died September 15, … More Information
Takeshi Yamada, age 74 of Simi Valley, California, passed from this life on September 15, 2008.
Obituary published: September 16, 2008 in "Ventura C-S"

▰ Takayoshi Yamada

Died May 15, … More Information
Takayoshi Yamada, of San Francisco, California, passed from this life on May 15, 2000. Takayoshi was 66.
Obituary published: May 16, 2000 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ Tadashi "Tad" Yamada

Died December 03, … More Information
Tadashi "Tad" Yamada, of California, passed away peacefully December 3, 2007. Tadashi was 89.
Obituary published: December 04, 2007 in "Oakland Tribune"

▰ Tadashi "Tad" Yamada

Died December 05, … More Information
On December 5, 2007, Tadashi "Tad" Yamada, 89 of Lafayette, California passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: December 06, 2007 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ Tadao "Ted" Yamada

Died July 10, … More Information
Tadao "Ted" Yamada, 91, of Reedley, California departed this life July 10, 2006.
Obituary published: July 11, 2006 in "Fresno B"

▰ Tadao "Ted" Yamada

Died July 12, … More Information
Tadao "Ted" Yamada, age 82 of California, went into the presence of the Lord on July 12, 2006.
Obituary published: July 13, 2006 in "Reedley Ex"

▰ Susie S Yamada

Died March 13, … More Information
Susie S Yamada went into the presence of the Lord on March 13, 2017 in Altadena, California. Tags: #George
Obituary: Susie passed away on , 13, 2017. Susie was a resident of Altadena, California at the time of passing. Susie was married to George.

▰ Susan (Chan) Yamada

Died May 29, … More Information
Susan (Chan) Yamada left this earth on May 29, 1999 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Sacramento, California.
Obituary published: May 30, 1999 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Susan (Chan) Yamada

Died May 28, … More Information
Susan (Chan) Yamada left this earth on May 28, 1999 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Sacramento, California.
Obituary published: May 29, 1999 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Stanley Kiichi Yamada

Died July 03, … More Information
Stanley Kiichi Yamada left this earth on July 3, 2014 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Los Angeles, California. Tags: #Mimi
Obituary: Stanley passed away on , 3, 2014. Stanley was a resident of Los Angeles, California at the time of passing. Stanley was the companion of Mimi Croisdale.

▰ Shotaro Ted Yamada

Died July 13, … More Information
Shotaro Ted Yamada, born April 11, 1911 went to be with the Lord on July 13, 1996 in Whittier, California. SHOTARO was 85.

▰ Shokei Yamada

Died August 31, … More Information
Shokei Yamada, born January 2, 1926 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 31, 2017 in California. Shokei was 91. Tags: #Chairman #Department #Neurosurgery #Loma #University #Medicine #Neurosurgeon #Europe #China #Australia #South #Shoan #Toki #Shimizu #Japan #Shogun #Jikei #Tokyo #Toronto #Chicago #Oregon #Science #United #Research #Medical #Associate #Chief #Professor #Division #Neurophysiology #Neuropathology #Distinguished #Award #Spindle #Glioblastomas #Pediatric #Surgery #Cord #Functional #Neurological #Shokei #Rachel #York #Vivian #Cheryl #Brian #William #Caroline #Donovan #Dylan #Angels #Japanese #English #French #German #Services #Acheson #Graham #Prayer #Riverside #Education
Obituary: With great sadness, we announce the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dr. Shokei Yamada on 31, 2017 at the age of 91. Professor and Chairman Emeritus for the Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and renowned Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yamada had an illustrious career spanning six decades. He was universally regarded as a superb surgeon and researcher. Additionally, he was a much-respected teacher, colleague, mentor and friend to generations of students, residents, and fellows in neurosurgery. Through his work, he saved or vastly improved the lives of thousands of patients. Due to his innovation and expertise in treating adult tethered cord syndrome many of his patients came from as far away as Europe, China, Australia, and South America to seek his medical care. To his family he was a loving and inspiring father, a loving and engaged grandfather, and a loving and devoted husband.

Dr. Yamada was born on 2nd 1926 to Shoan and Toki Yamada in Shimizu, Japan. He followed the proud tradition of six generations of his family in becoming a physician, the earlier generations serving as consultants to the Shogun families. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. in physiology from Jikei University in Tokyo, Japan in 1954. He began his neurosurgery training at the University of Toronto, then continued at the University of Chicago, and completed his residency at the Oregon Science University in 1962. serving as an instructor in neurosurgery at Jikei University in Japan for one year, he returned to the United States as a Research Associate at the Oregon Science University.

In 1964 he joined the Medical University of South Carolina as an Associate Professor, serving as co-director of residency training and Chief of VA Neurosurgery. In 1973, he came to Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he spent the next 26 years. At Loma Linda he was Associate Professor and then Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery. From 1989 to 1995 he served as Chairman of Neurosurgery at Loma Linda. He retired in 1999 and since then participated in teaching and research. He continued to consult on clinical cases nationally and internationally until his death.
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Dr. Yamada consistently pursued research in Neurophysiology and Neuropathology over the course of his career. At Loma Linda he developed an experimental model of tethered spinal cord. He received numerous rewards and honors over the years, including the Distinguished Neurosurgeon Award of the CNS. Remarkably at age 89, he received first place for his poster presentation on Spindle Cells in Glioblastomas at the 2015 Pediatric Neurological Surgery Conference. Dr. Yamada published over 175 articles and book chapters. He is regarded as the preeminent authority on adult tethered cord syndrome and leaves his mark in the field of neurosurgery in his book "Tethered Cord Syndrome" which is in its 2nd edition. Additionally, he was editor of "AVMs in Functional Areas" and was on the editorial board of Neurological Research.

In addition to his many professional accomplishments, Shokei was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was married to Rachel Thomasson of York, SC, enjoying almost 50 years together. had two daughters, Vivian and Cheryl, and one son, Brian. He also had four grandchildren, William, Caroline, Donovan and Dylan. Shokei had immense pride in his children and grandchildren. In his later years he found great enjoyment engaging in the various interests of his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by them and their parents.

Shokei had a deep love of classical music, in particular the violin. Often, he would disappear from family gatherings only to reappear with his violin in tow. In addition to his love of music, he loved sports, particularly sumo wrestling, judo, and baseball. He was a devoted Angels fan and attended many games over the years with Rachel and the children. Shokei spoke and read four languages: Japanese, English, French and German. In the last number of years, he was working on writing a dictionary of idioms in the English language for use by Japanese students.

Services will be held on , 10, at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside, CA with visitation at 12 pm and a memorial service at 1 pm. Colleagues, friends and family are welcome to attend and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Neurosurgery Research and Education Fund at Loma Linda University: http://home.llu.edu/dr_yamada

▰ Shokei Yamada

Died August 31, … More Information
Shokei Yamada, born January 2, 1923 entered into eternal rest August 31, 2017 in Riverside, California. Shokei was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Joanna Castillo, Anita Murillo Luna

▰ Shizue Mrs Yamada

Died May 28, … More Information
Shizue Mrs Yamada, age 91 of Los Angeles, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she May 28, 2002.
Obituary published: May 29, 2002 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Shikiichi James Yamada

Died August 25, … More Information
Shikiichi James Yamada, born May 2, 1899 passed from this world into the next August 25, 1996 in Whittier, California. SHIKIICHI was 97.

▰ Shiho Yamada

Died February 19, … More Information
Shiho Yamada, born June 23, 1885 passed from this world into the next February 19, 1975 in Whittier, California. SHIHO was 89.

▰ Shigeko Iwasa Yamada

Died July 23, … More Information
Shigeko Iwasa Yamada, born September 24, 1927 departed this life Sunday July 23, 2017 in California. Shigeko was 89.

▰ Sam Isamu Yamada

Died June 18, … More Information
Sam Isamu Yamada, born August 29, 1915 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 18, 1984 in Whittier, California. SAM was 68.

▰ Sadako Yamada

Died June 02, … More Information
Sadako Yamada, born October 1, 1907 died on June 2, 1996 in Whittier, California. Sadako was 88.

▰ Sachiye (Kurokawa) Yamada

Died July 19, … More Information
Sachiye (Kurokawa) Yamada, of Livermore, California, entered into eternal rest July 19, 2011. Sachiye was 96.
Obituary published: July 20, 2011 in "VTD"

▰ Saburo Yamada

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Saburo Yamada

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Russ Show Yamada

Died September 14, … More Information
Russ Show Yamada, age 42 of San Onofre, California, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home September 14, 2011.
Obituary published: September 15, 2011 in "Long Beach P-T"

▰ Russ Show Yamada

Died September 13, … More Information
Russ Show Yamada, age 42 of San Onofre, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he September 13, 2011.
Obituary published: September 14, 2011 in "Long Beach P-T"

▰ Russ Show Yamada

Died September 12, … More Information
Russ Show Yamada, age 42 of San Onofre, California, went to be with his Lord and Savior September 12, 2011.
Obituary published: September 13, 2011 in "Long Beach P-T"

▰ Russ Show Yamada

Died September 10, … More Information
Russ Show Yamada, of California, entered Heaven's gates on September 10, 2011. Russ was 42.
Obituary published: September 11, 2011 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ Russ Yamada

Died September 04, … More Information
Russ Yamada, of San Clemente, California, departed this life Sunday September 4, 2011. Russ was 42.
Obituary published: September 05, 2011 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ Ronald M Yamada

Died March 15, … More Information
Ronald M Yamada, born July 23, 1942 passed away peacefully March 15, 1968 in Whittier, California. RONALD was 25.

▰ Robbie Brendan Yamada

Died November 04, … More Information
Robbie Brendan Yamada, born September 6, 1979 went into the presence of the Lord on November 4, 2018 in San Jose, California. Robbie was 39.
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▰ Richard S Yamada

Died January 30, … More Information
Richard S Yamada, of Stockton, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 30, 2001. Richard was 80.
Obituary published: January 31, 2001 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Richard Alexander Yamada

Died November 04, … More Information
Richard Alexander Yamada, born May 28, 1961 joined the Lord November 4, 1982 in Whittier, California. RICHARD was 21.

▰ Richard Yamada

Died November 13, … More Information
Richard Yamada, of California, born in Hawaii, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 13, 2015. Richard was 73.
Obituary published: November 14, 2015 in "OCR"

▰ Rex M Yamada

Died November 14, … More Information
Rex M Yamada passed away November 14, 1977 in Whittier, California.

▰ Ren Sr Yamada

Died November 14, … More Information
Ren Sr Yamada, of Stockton, California, entered into eternal rest November 14, 2004. Ren was 84.
Obituary published: November 15, 2004 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Ren Sr Yamada

Died November 13, … More Information
Ren Sr Yamada, of Stockton, California, entered eternal life November 13, 2004. Ren was 84.
Obituary published: November 14, 2004 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Randy Yamada

Died May 12, … More Information
Randy Yamada, age 55 of California, passed from this world into the next May 12, 2008.
Obituary published: May 13, 2008 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Randy Yamada

Died May 13, … More Information
Randy Yamada died unexpectedly on May 13, 2008 at the age of 55 in California.
Obituary published: May 14, 2008 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Randy Yamada

Died May 24, … More Information
Randy Yamada, age 44 of Mountain View, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 24, 1999.
Obituary published: May 25, 1999 in "San Jose M-N"

▰ Pete K Yamada

Died July 17, … More Information
Pete K Yamada, of Modesto, California, gained his wings on July 17, 2008. Pete was 77.
Obituary published: July 18, 2008 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Nancy Sakaye (Yagi) Yamada

Died June 15, … More Information
Nancy Sakaye (Yagi) Yamada, a resident of Sacramento, California for decades, died June 15, 2001 in Sacramento, California at the age of 84.
Obituary published: June 16, 2001 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Nancy Sakaye (Yagi) Yamada

Died June 14, … More Information
Nancy Sakaye (Yagi) Yamada, of Sacramento, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 14, 2001. Nancy was 84.
Obituary published: June 15, 2001 in "Sacramento Bee"
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