Kenneth Yetsunori Takahashi, an 87-year-old longtime resident of Gardena and Torrance, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2025, in Torrance.
A private funeral service was held at Fukui Mortuary’s “Chapel in the Garden” on July 5, 2025 and was officiated by Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church.
Kenneth was born in Sacramento, California to Tokuzo and Natsue “Nancy” Takahashi. During World War II, his family was incarcerated at Heart Mountain, Wyoming. He worked as an accountant for Mikasa before starting his own lucrative vending machine business. Following his retirement, he enjoyed going to casinos with his sisters, and spending time with his granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Hideko; his daughter, Adrienne Takahashi; his son, Aaron (Marie) Takahashi; his granddaughter, Sherilyn Takahashi; his sisters, Betty (Tak) Yamashita and Carole (Rod) Sekimoto. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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