Eugene Shigeto Koyamatsu was born in Los Angeles on April 30, 1932. He was the oldest of
five children. On his 10th birthday his family reported to the Santa Anita Racetrack and later
relocated to an internment camp located in Gila River, Arizona. After World War II ended, his
family returned to Los Angeles. Shig attended UCLA after graduating from Los Angeles High
School. During his time at UCLA he served in the United States Army, and after being
honorably discharged graduated from UCLA with a BA in Business Administration. He married
Miyoko Nishi and then obtained a second bachelor's degree from LA State College (Cal State
LA). Shig worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst at Control Data Corporation
and SDC. Shig also worked at ARCO with the data processing group for the legal department.
Shig was active at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Activities such as Indian Guides and basketball
and softball with the Gardena F.O.R. club kept him busy. Shig was also a true fan of his alma
mater and faithfully attended basketball and football games, including the 1995 UCLA Men's
basketball championship. Shig and Miyo lived in Torrance for nearly 40 years, raising four
children. Shig enjoyed spending time with his family and relaxing at home with Miyo. They
liked going to the racetrack and watching movies. He passed away peacefully on July 10th, in
Encinitas, CA surrounded by his family. Shig is survived by his wife Miyo and his four children,
Kirk (June), Kyle (Linda), Kristi (Brian), Kelly (Shane), and nine grandchildren, Kara, Jenna,
Ryan, Erin, Julie, Hannah, Samantha, Taylor, and Emma.