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Kenneth Koji Okabe

September 11, 1930 — June 25, 2022

Kenneth Koji Okabe

September 11, 1930 — June 25, 2022

Kenneth Koji Okabe, a long time resident of Torrance, CA. passed away June 25, 2022, in Pasadena, CA.after succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer's, at age 91.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Lorraine Okabe (Enos); their 4 children; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his 2 brothers and 2 sisters and their children. He is predeceased by his parents and 2 sisters.

Kenneth was born in Honolulu, HI. to Choshiro and Kinue Okabe on September 11,1930. He graduated from McKinley HS in 1948, was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, and honorably discharged in 1953. After moving to Los Angeles, he attended Woodbury College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design. His architectural illustrating career spanned 30+ years. Kenneth married his sweetheart, Lorraine in 1954, and were a month shy of their 68th Anniversary before his passing.
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Funeral will take place July 23, 2022: Viewing 10AM, Service 11AM.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-Auwaiolimu Ward, 1931 Lusitana Street Honolulu, HI.
*Family will remain to visit at the conclusion of the funeral service.
Funeral Service may be viewed on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88635356412?pwd=V3BjV0dYck1ySXNZUW9TOTZuUG1TZz09

Burial will be July 26, 2022 at 11AM.
Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery (enter through Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery) 45-349 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, HI,

Arrangements in CA were under the direction of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services
Arrangements in HI are under the direction of Oahu Mortuary
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