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Born
January 25, 1945

Passed Away
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Service
Kubota Nikkei Mortuary on Friday, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:30 AM

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Obituary for Victor Hujio Shibata

SHIBATA, VICTOR HUJIO (67) passed away on April 17, 2012 in Los Angeles.  He is pre-deceased by parents, Minejiro and Shizuka Shibata;  brother Sumio Shibata; survived by sister, Nancy (Dicky) Tsuboi; niece, Robyn (Chris) Saito; nephews, Richy and Russell Tsuboi; grand nieces Madison and Makena Saito; uncle, Charlie (Fumio) Hamasaki; cousins, Vincent (Susie), Kevin, John and Roman Hamasaki, Julie (Tom) Ozeki, Wesley, Wendy Garrett, Marsha (Larry) Stratton and Mark Hamasaki; also survived by many relatives.

 

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10:30AM – 12:30PM at the Kubota Nikkei Mortuary Chapel, 911 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. 

 

 

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hugo kurose

April 21, 2012, 10:14 AM

I will miss you Vic You are a generous insightful and gentle soul Really enjoyed the time we spent fishing years ago Should have done more

Hugo

Diane Kaneshiro

April 22, 2012, 5:40 PM

We will miss your vision and healing. May you have peace, love and light.

Diane and Kody Kaneshiro

Henry Wong

April 22, 2012, 6:32 PM

From Henry Wong-YB.To the family and relatives he left behind and meant so much to, I am saddened by this sudden loss. He taught me so much as a mentor. He said to me in ’69 @ Manzanaar to leave the area untouched so as to let no one know you were there. Good memories with his motorcycle when he gave me a ride to Cincip, that’s backwards for picnic and his brief stint with L A City Fire. I am lucky to have known him.

Mary Guernsey

April 23, 2012, 8:56 AM

With Love and Respect. I will miss you, dear friend.
Mary Guernsey

Lisa Yoshisato-White

April 24, 2012, 5:51 PM

My condolences to Victor’s family. I haven’t seen Victor since the life and times of the YB. He was a good man and I’m sure he’s smiling down at everyone right now.

Rest in Peace, Victor.

Lisa Yoshisato-White

Christy Asamura

April 26, 2012, 1:35 PM

Rest in Peace Uncle Victor.
All us Asamura’s will miss you dearly.
I will always miss going fishing with you & eating the fish you cooked. Lots of memories....and too much time spent apart over the years. You will hold a place in our hearts forever ♥

Paul Kurose

April 27, 2012, 12:24 AM

As you have passed on to join my brother Guy, I am glad he connected me to you as one of my elder brothers in the community to look up to, know you were there always looking after us, and to forever see as role models. Rest in Peace.

Paul Kurose

Rick and Dean Yoshinaga

April 27, 2012, 11:50 PM

Will miss you Victor,Rick and I were remembering you back in the day.Growing up with you mentoring us and hangin out at the YB house. Getting us out of trouble and being there for us.We know your at peace.Thank You

Martha Bonilla

May 9, 2012, 10:38 AM

Peace and Love to Victor’s family. I will miss his friendship, healing and our talks as well as our debates. But I am grateful for the time we had.