Sam Isamu Kodama Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2025-05-03T17:00:00
End: 2025-05-03T17:00:00
Location: Fresno Buddhist Temple

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Sam Isamu Kodama of Fresno, California, whose life came to an end on April 16, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sam Isamu Kodama to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Sam Isamu shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Sam Isamu farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He is survived by: his children, Clayton Kodama, Kevin Kodama and Stacey Kodama; his sister Alice Matoba; and his grandchildren, Sarah, Colin and Elaine Kodama.

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May 2, 2025

Frank Abe wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Clayton, Kevin, and Stacey, My heart felt condolences to you concerning your father. We both go a long way back to 1952 when we met at Central Union High School. We also attended Fresno State University and the USC School of Dentistry together. He was a good friend and will be missed. Regards, Frank Abe”

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Fresno Buddhist Temple
2690 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

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