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Obituary for Kobayashi


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 19, 2001

Charlie Iwao Kobayashi, 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Monday, December 17, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Keiko Kobayashi of the family home; son, Calvin Kobayashi of Albuquerque; daughters, Brenda Underwood and Marcia Togami, both of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Laura Togami of Albuquerque; grandsons, Kori Kobayashi, Jacob Underwood, and John Togami, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Sam Kobayashi and Tom Kobayashi, both of Colorado; and sister, Mary Ida of Colorado. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, December 21, 2001, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Rev. Kanya Okamoto officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico J.A.C.L, Charlie Kobayashi Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 20393, 87154. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel.