A private funeral service for the late William “Gus” Uchida, 87-year-old lifelong resident of Pasadena, who passed away on Nov. 22, 2011, was held on Nov. 30 at Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Mark Buchanan of the First Presbyterian Church of Altadena.
William is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mitsuko; sons, Mark, Glenn (Laurie) and Dale; three grandchildren; sister Setsuko Yamada and brothers Joseph (Agnes) and Robert (Mae) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of customary gifts, friends may make contributions in William’s memory to First Presbyterian Church, 2775 Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA 91001, or to the Huntington Hospital Office of Philanthropy,100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena CA 91105.