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Hiroshi "Henry" Morimoto, 79, loving husband, father, friend, and gentle soul, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Thursday, September 7, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine T. Morimoto of Albuquerque, daughters, Catherine S. Morimoto of Vienna, Austria, Dr. Sandra S. Morimoto-Stephenson and husband, Dr. Christopher of San Diego, CA, and Jacqueline M. Morimoto of Albuquerque; brothers, Yukio Morimoto and wife, Makiko of Albuquerque; brothers, Pete Morimoto and wife, Sally of Long Beach, CA, and George Morimoto and wife, Lily of Gardena, CA; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenkichi and Haruyo Morimoto; and brother, Yoshiharu Morimoto. Mr. Morimoto owned and operated The Morimoto's Market with his wife, Lorraine and Yukio and Makiko Morimoto. They ran this business for more than 30 years on Menaul across from Coronado Center. Mr. Morimoto loved to bowl, He bowled in many leagues, winning many trophies. Mr. Morimoto was a longtime member of Grace Church. Services will be held Sunday, September 11, 2000, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Edwin Shepperson officiating. Cremation will follow. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Coleman, Harry Yoder, Taro Akutagawa, Alan Morimoto, Gary Morimoto, Fred Yoshimoto, and Jay Cornell. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, September 10, 2000, 1:30 p.m. until time of service.
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