May 23, 1930 - July 22, 2022
George Hiroshi Kitagawa was born in Stockton on May 23, 1930 and passed away at the age of 92 on July 22, 2022.
George is survived by his wife Megumi (Tomimatsu) of 63 years, son Kevin (Karen), daughter Kathlynn (Bob) Uenaka, granddaughters Megan, Danielle, Miya and Kimi, grandson Brandon, sister Fumiye Iwamura, brothers Tom and Dennis (Janice), sister-in-law Nuiko Shimozaki and numerous nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed tending to his veggie garden, building things out of wood, attending UOP Men’s basketball games, watching his favorite sports teams (Warriors, Giants, and 49ers), and being a loving grandfather to his five grandchildren. He looked forward to spending time with his Friday Gardening Crew friends at the Stockton Buddhist Church and going to Red Hawk Casino once a month.
George will always be remembered as a kind, warm-hearted and thoughtful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand.
A memorial service for George will be held at the Stockton Buddhist Church on September 24, 2022 at 11:00am.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kitagawa family.