John R. Kado, a long time Gilroy resident, passed away at home
in Elk Grove, Ca on April 3, 2005 surrounded by his loving
family.
John R. Kado, a long time Gilroy resident, passed away at home in Elk Grove, Ca on 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. John lived and farmed in Gilroy for over 50 years. After a severe stroke in 1996 both he and his wife, Alice, 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 Alice Kado, his wife of 55 years and children Leonard (Linda), Randolph (Laureen), Sherilyn Fry (Ian), Nora Matlen (Joe) and 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Elsie Konno (Kay), numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Buddhist Funeral Services will be held:
Viewing: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 9, 2005
Services: 2:00 PM
South East Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to:
Mercy Hospice
3400 Data Drive, 1st Floor
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
OR
San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church
640 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Cards and letters of condolences may be sent to:
Alice Kado, 8694 Thracian Court, Elk Grove, CA 95624
