Comments on: Henry Fukuhara, 96; Manzanar Watercolorist

By: Louis M. Panagini

Louis M. Panagini — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:14:00 +0000

Henry and I often painted together, during my many ” Dial-A-Demo ” watercolor presentations back East, in L.I. and NJ. I am now an active 85, yet Henry was a magnificent highly talented creative designer of everything. Henry was a ” true friend ” of everybody. I miss henry. I would complete a full sheet WC in 45 minutes. Henry would take 15 minutes to complete a ” monumental statement “.Hi Henry.

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By: Paul Oike

Paul Oike — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:54:47 +0000

Uncle Henry has shared many memories with numerous individuals – but he will always be my “Hippie” Uncle Henry with his long “graying” hair back in the 60’s before he got his floppy hat. The Buddhist believe – Positive causes positive effects – negative causes negative effects – Uncle Henry’s choice to focus on Manzanar positively helped others to be positive. The Japanese have a proverb “We are who we are because of those who came before us – for this we will forever be grateful” Uncle Henry epitomizes this for many. He is missed by many.

By: 0.

0. — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:57:13 +0000

for Henry I have not much to said .That some one has not said .but his energy and entusiasm I will never forget, I will miss him, I miss him now but I will have a shrine on my mind and heart because I will always hear that boice . T want to paint ..I know he will be with us for ever and ever. Gladys Checa

By: Linda Thorpe

Linda Thorpe — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:24:50 +0000

On behalf of the Fukuhara family we thank you for your wonderful stories & messages about my grandfather. Many thanks to Gwen Muranaka for this article. This article & especially this particular photo is a real treasure. I love that Grandpa is photographed painting Manazar while Mary & Tom are looking on.

By: kevin spelman

kevin spelman — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:18:01 +0000

My family had a great deal of respect for Henry. I grew up with his daughter Helen, in the Deer Park Community Presbyterian Church located in Deer Park, N.Y.
I remember when Henry invited my wife and myself to his studio to pick out one of his paintings for a wedding present. I have been married for a second time, so I have two paintings hanging proudly in my home!
Henry did presentations for students in Sachem High School. Henry knew I taught at Sachem so he used to call me for a ride to and from school.
I was always impressed with his quiet, proud presence. As I learned more about our nation’s treatment of Japanese Americans during WWII, I was amazed at how he and his family were not bitter. The Fukahara family’s industriousness and determination are a model for all Americans.
I hope Henry’s family is doing well and knows the high regard the Spelman family held for the Fukahara family!
Kevin Spelman

By: Woody Hansen

Woody Hansen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:46:09 +0000

To know Henry is to love him … and be influenced by him. Henry was an irreplaceable friend, a role model to many people. He was an artistic original, a special, caring, sharing, nurturing, forgiving human being; an artist’s artist, a teacher’s teacher, a mentor’s mentor, and an American’s American. Artists of the world will miss Henry, but will not forget him, … nor will they forget his unique watercolor paintings.

By: Fealing Lin

Fealing Lin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:24:38 +0000

Henry touched my life in several ways……My mentor of art, a great insperation of humanity, a kindest person of all, and a sweet friend of mine. And we both liked sushi & curry beef turnovers. I wish I had visited him more often with some curry turnovers in the last few months.We will miss him & talk about him for very very long time. We will always remember how much he contributed to this world.

By: TomFong

TomFong — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:25:03 +0000

Our lives are so enriched just to be associated with Henry. He was a wonderful, unique artist, a mentor and a very caring person. We are blessed by God for sharing him with us! I feel a sense of great personal loss, but feel relief that he is now at peace.

By: David Peterson

David Peterson — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:57:04 +0000

Henry talks to me every time I paint. He is in heaven now painting big shapes in the sky!