by Daniel Israel | Sep 21, 2005 | Obituary
SENSEI LOUIS MASAMICHI FURUKAWA December 12, 1914 to August 30, 2005 USJF 7th Dan This is to informed the judo community regarding the late Furukawa Sensei, my Uncle. Furukawa Sensei started judo when he was 14 years old at the Seinan Dojo. He was part of the very...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 22, 2005 | Obituary
Hello All, As most of you know, Gene Mauro, age 67, passed away this past Wednesday, August 17, 2005, after a short illness. Gene, a shichidan, was the US National Open Division Champion in 1967. In addition, he was a member of the US World Team in 1967 for the World...
by Daniel Israel | Jul 20, 2005 | Obituary
With great sorrow, I advise you of the passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido (Hachidan-Shunyo Kan Judo Club), 103, of Honolulu, on 14 July 2005. Born in Fukushima-Ken, Japan. He is survived by sons, Raymond, Calvin, Dr. Ralph, Daniel and Steven; daughters, Elaine, Laura...
by Daniel Israel | May 25, 2005 | Obituary
Dear Judoka Everywhere, It is a sad task indeed to have to relay that Sensei Henry K. Okamura passed away yesterday evening at 9:25. He was experiencing difficulty breathing earlier in the day and was taken to the hospital. His passing brought an end to his valiant...
by Daniel Israel | Apr 4, 2005 | Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Ed Alseika. Ed was 73 years old and at his bedside was his wife, Shoko. Ed was raised in an Orphan Home in Massachusetts. He joined the US Navy at the age of 17. During his twenty years of service to the Nation, he...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 11, 2004 | Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we inform you that Mr. George Uchida quietly passed away on Friday morning, August 6, 2004. A memorial service for Uchida Sensei will be held at the White River Buddhist Temple in Auburn, Washington, on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 1:00...
