Ray Kenji Matsubara's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Fresno, California

Ray Kenji Matsubara

September 17, 1932 - October 29, 2025 (93 years old)

Fresno, California

Ray Kenji Matsubara's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Fresno, California
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Ray Kenji Matsubara

September 17, 1932 - October 29, 2025 (93 years old)

Fresno, California

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Ray Kenji Matsubara Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ray Kenji Matsubara (Fresno, California), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ray left this world on October 29, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ray Kenji Matsubara or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sawaichi Matsubara and Koyuki Matsubara; his wife Ruby Matsubara; and his sisters, Alice Chiyemi Matsubara, Mae Kumagai and Jane Ota.

He is survived by: his siblings, Akira Matsubara, Barbara Nakagawa, George Matsubara and Roy Matsubara; his children, Greg Matsubara and Cheryl Matsubara; his children-in-law, Gayle Matsubara and Dar Chen; and his grandchildren, Mason Matsubara, Erin Matsubara, Megan Matsubara, Phoebe Chen and Nicole Chen.



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Nov 28

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Fresno Japanese Buddhist Church
2690 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

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