Born
January 16, 1948
Passed Away
Monday, March 31, 2014
Service
Kubota Nikkei Mortuary on Thursday, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Obituary for Ray Ichizo Kurata
DR. RAY ICHIZO KURATA
A private funeral service for Ray Ichizo Kurata was held on April 17, 2014 at Kubota Nikkei Mortuary by family members. He was 66 years old. The service was officiated by Pastor Ron Miyake of Evergreen Baptist Church SGV.
He is survived by his loving family: mother, Sumako Kurata; sister, Miyako Tachibana; brother-in-law, Noriyoshi Tachibana; nephew, Jonathan Tachibana; nephew, Taizo Tachibana; and niece, Miwa Tachibana.
Note: Flower orders for the service of Ray Ichizo Kurata have been requested to be omitted.
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Condolences and best wishes
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Karen Bernabe April 29, 2014, 11:21 AM | Dear Kansuma-san, Miyako, Noriyaoshi and family. We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Ray. I know that he will be greatly missed. Gods blessing, Wilfred, Karen, and Elisabeth Wakano-Bernabe |
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Dave Hammons May 19, 2016, 1:20 PM | May Ray rest in peace. Dave Hammons, Loyola High classmate 1966. |
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Victor Quiroz May 19, 2016, 6:45 PM | I just found out about Ray. I hope his passing was a peaceful one. |
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