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Born
May 8, 1930

Passed Away
Friday, April 2, 2010

Service
Kubota Nikkei Mortuary on Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM

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Obituary for Kogi Sayama

SAYAMA, Rev. KOGI (79)  passed away on April 2, 2010 in Los Angeles.  He is survived by his children, Kevin Sayama from NY, Kathi (Karl) Schweighofer from Sunnyvale, CA; Kent (Terri) Sayama and Tammy Sayama; 2 grand children; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 3:00PM at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary, 911 Venice Blvd., LA with Rev. Shumyo Kojima  from Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. Family requests that flowers be omitted.  

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Rebecca

April 6, 2010, 9:11 AM

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Kogi. Your father was a gentle, kind and patient man. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others and was always giving me hints on glazing techniques. He also talked of all his children and was a very proud father. I have missed him since he stopped coming to class and now I will hold his memory forever in my heart. He truly was a treasure.
With love and prayers,
Rebecca Humphrey

Susan Frommer

April 6, 2010, 2:21 PM

I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I always enjoyed his gentle humor and his willingness to share his “knowledge of the clay” with other students. I had missed him in class and wondered where he had gone.
Susan Frommer

kathleen reseck

April 7, 2010, 9:33 PM

My heart is saddened on learning that my mentor Kogi has passed. He taught me to throw and helped me make many hand items in ceramic class. I will treasure these items. He will be missed.
Kathleen and John Reseck

myrna james

April 9, 2010, 9:25 AM

To all of Kogi’s family,
Kogi was such a special member of our Ceramic group here at the Menifee campus of MT. San Jacinto college.
He will be held in our memories for the inspiration he was to all of us.
Our sympathy to all of the family.
Warm regards,
Myrna James
Sandra Burgis

tamaro ralston

April 9, 2010, 10:22 AM

My heart breaks to hear of the passing of your father. I knew him as a sweet and gentle soul. I loved his creativity and his willingness to share his knowledge of clay. His memory will be held in my creations for a long time to come. He will be missed by many.
With love to all,
Tamaro Ralston
MSJC

steve dilley

April 9, 2010, 10:53 AM

To Family and Friends of Kogi-san,
Kogi was a true joy and gift to have in our class. Kogi was always talking about the possibilities of the ceramic medium. Kogi shared his insights and techniques to all who listened. He was a gifted artist and teacher and we will all miss him here in Menifee.
My Condolences,
Steve Dilley

Ila Goldstein

April 17, 2010, 12:09 AM

He was an inspiration and it was a pleasure to know him. He was always willing to help.
There are certain clay pieces I made that remind me of the suggestions he gave me. He will remain in my thoughts and heart.
Sincerely,
Ila Goldstein