Robert Hamaguchi

March 30, 1947 - September 4, 2017

In the early hours of Monday, September 4, 2017, the world lost a giant. After a yearlong battle with cholangiocarcnioma (cancer of the bile duct), Bob Hamaguchi passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. In the last hours, days, and over the past 13-months, Bob was able to get the most out of every moment. He was able to enjoy a family trip to Hawaii, an Arai Clan Family reunion, and attend the 2017 Final Four in Arizona. Bob spent time at his favorite getaway spot (Truckee), taking his grandkids out for their first fishing trip on the boat, and his “older grandkids” on one last adventure (they only caught 72 fish). He got to see the Japantown Community Benefit District come to fruition, he spent quality time with friends and relatives, and played some golf...okay, a lot of golf.

Bob was a friend, confidant, coach, mentor, or brother to so many people-always being exactly what the moment required. The world will not be the same without him, but there is little doubt that it is better because of him. We all carry a piece of him with us, and a little “what would Bobby say?” can only help us to be better people...usually.

Bob is survived by his wife Carolyn, his children Kristi Hiatt (Darren), Scott Hamaguchi (LeAnne), and Staci Byrne (Bryan), and his favorite hobby, his grandchildren Camden, Mason, and Madilyn.

To leave messages or post photos, please visit: www. ilasting.com/bobhama.php MEMORIAL DATE: 09.23.2017 TIME: 3p - 7p LOCATION: JCCCNC 1840 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94115 ATTIRE: Casual (golf and aloha attire in honor of Bob)

*in lieu of flowers the family is asks that you make donations to the Japantown Task Force

www.japantowntaskforce. org