John Kado, a long time Gilroy resident, died at home in Elk
Grove on Sunday, April 3, 2005 surrounded by his loving family.
John Kado, a long time Gilroy resident, died at home in Elk Grove on Sunday, April 3, 2005 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 2, 1923 in San Juan Bautista and moved to Gilroy in 1947. He married Alice Fujimoto on July 3, 1949.
He lived and farmed in Gilroy for more than 50 years. After a severe stroke in 1996, both he and his wife moved to Elk Grove in 1998.
He was active in the Japanese American Citizen’s League and in the local Buddhist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Kado; children, Leonard (Linda), Randolph (Laureen), Sherilyn Fry (Ian), Nora Matlen (Joe); 13 grandchildren; sister, Elsie Konno (Kay); and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A viewing will be held from 9am to 2pm, Saturday April 9, 2005 at South East Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, Elk Grove.
Buddhist funeral services will be held at 2pm the same day.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 3400 Data Drive, 1st Floor, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, or the San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, 640 North Fifth St., San Jose, CA 95112.
Cards and letters of condolences may be sent to Alice Kado, 8694 Thracian Court, Elk Grove, CA 95624.
