Howard Sakamoto was born in Los Angeles on March 20, 1940, to Masuo and Kinuko Sakamoto. He passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Alhambra.
He is survived by Edith, his wife of 62 years; son, Kevin (Sandi Hirata); daughter, Laura (Craig) Kakihara; daughter, Wendy (Rick) Matsuda; grandchildren, Brianne (Kelly) Tang, Micah, Hope (Jacob) Linao, Jared, Riley, Kanoa, Kekoa; and great-grandson, Theodore.
Howard loved fishing, golf, traveling, and Japanese and Hawaiian music but was most joyful with his family nearby.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 29, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen SGV Church in La Puente. Aloha or casual attire.