Masaru "Robert" Yoshioka's Obituary
YOSHIOKAMasaru Yoshioka, 84 passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at his home in Oakland, California. Masaru was born to Tadaichi and Yone Yoshioka on February 9, 1918 in Hayward, California. He has been a resident of Oakland and the East Bay Area all of his life. Masaru retired from the U.S. Post Office as a Maintenance Supervisor after 44 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He was President of the VFW Post #9879. He was a member of the American Legion and California Veterans.Masaru was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Masaru is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Toyoko Yoshioka of Oakland, California. He also leaves behind his seven loving daughters and a loving son. He has a dear sister. Masaru was a proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Buddhist Church of Oakland; 825 Jackson, Oakland, CA 94607.An Inurnment will be held at a later date at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544.CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME 'HAYWARD, CA (510) 471-3363. 'SERVICE OF MARKED DISTINCTION'
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