Harry Higaki Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Harry Higaki (Palo Alto, California), born in San Jose, California, who passed away on December 16, 2021, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harry Higaki to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nobuo Higaki and Motoko Kubouchi; his significant other Sachiko Higaki; his daughter Lois Toyo Higaki; and his brothers, Juichi and Shigeru.
He is survived by: his children, Harrison Higaki (Heidi), Sharon Okamoto (John) and Audrey Sakai (Perry); and his siblings, Naomi Higaki, Aiko Joo and Emiko Hamai. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and their spouses, and ten great-grandchildren.
In 1942, following Executive Order 9066, Harry was forced to lease the family business and relocate his family to Kimberly, ID, where he was drafted to the Military Intelligence Service and sent to Fort Snelling, MN for language training.
Donations in honor of his memory may be made to Peninsula Hope Church, Redwood City or the Japanese American Citizens League.
