Born
January 15, 1931
Passed Away
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Service
San Fernando Velley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Tuesday, Dec 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Obituary for Roy Shuichi Murakami
MURAKAMI, ROY SHUICHI (78) passed away peacefully in North Hollywood on December 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Michiko Murakami; children, Dean Murakami, Laura (Michael) Tadakuma, Wendy (Michael) Miyashima, Michael Murakami; granddaughter, Kellie Miyashima; brother, George (Frances) Murakami; sisters-in-law, Fumiko (Mitsugi) Uyeki, Emiko Nitta; brother-in-law, Minoru (Mieko) Taguchi; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Roy was a 7th degree black belt in Judo; co-owner of Sego Nursery, Inc.; a Korean War veteran, and a graduate of North Hollywood High (class of 1950).
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 2:00PM at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, CA. Family requests aloha attire and that flowers be omitted.
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Condolences and best wishes
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Mike Miyashima December 28, 2009, 5:14 AM | We will all miss you Papa... Michael |
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Keith Mossman December 28, 2009, 7:50 AM | Wendy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of need. God bless. Keith Mossman |
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Roy Higa December 28, 2009, 3:23 PM | Wendy & Michael, We are saddened by your recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Roy & Jan Higa |
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Cecilia Lee December 28, 2009, 7:27 PM | Wendy, Mike & Kellie Please take care!! God bless. Cecilia, Tommy, Samantha & Stacie Lee |
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alex aberbom April 19, 2015, 11:28 AM | Knowing Roy since I was a child was always a pleasure. A true friend of my family. Alex Aberbom |
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