BORN

1949

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary

1223 Cravens Ave

Torrance, California

Gary Yoshinaga Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 30, 2011.

Gary Yoshinaga, a lifelong resident of the South Bay, was born August 18, 1949 and passed away May 27, 2011. He was an avid sports fan and an active member of the community who gave many hours of volunteer services to youth sports. He is survived by his wife, Patty Yoshinaga; his daughters, Carol (Dave), Genna, and Kay; his grandchildren, Melissa, Zachary, and Jessica; and many dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association .

Arrangements under the direction of Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary, Torrance, CA.

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June 12, 2011

Rob Clark

I can't believe Gary is gone! Growing up together in the early 70s with a bunch of guys from 101 Bowl you get close. Gary was the oldest. I remember him the most bowling together in Friday night pot games, spending all night canasta parties and then crashing on the beach and hanging out at Lee's place and watching Elvira and playing pool and.......

Gary, you will always live in our memories. Thank you for coming into my life and touching it so. You will never be forgotten.

June 3, 2011

Daniel Ollado

He was truly a nice guy. Someone I idled and admired. He will be missed.

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May 31, 2011

Nola Timms

My favorite memory is when I was coaching a softball team and Gary was umpiring the plate. I was new to coaching and this was one of our 1st games. We had Brandon, age 5, in the dugout and some extra coaches (Dennis Sebenick, Don - my first husband, and a teenager) to help us. Gary wanted to eject me from the game & I said "Please do because I don't know what I am doing." He decided not to throw me out and we somehow finished the game.

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