Best friend and husband to Kazuko; loving father of Ashley, Lauren, Courtney, & Dana; soon-to-be father-in-law of Chris Lee; son of Keiko Deguchi; brother to John Deguchi, Naomi (Shawn) Andry, Michael Deguchi; brother (in-law) to Frank Yoshio & Kyoko Takahashi, Clive Sano, and Steve & Mariko Nishizu; caring uncle to Spencer & Blaine Sano, Glenn (Amy) Takahashi, Joy (Rick) Garcia, Evan, Casey, & Jake Nishizu and Danielle Reyes, Paige, & Anthony Andry; a beloved brother to all his friends. Earned a BS at USC and was a Graduate Gemologist at the Gemological Institute of America (f74). Henry, who was President of Shima Pearl Co., Inc. was an avid golfer & runner and enjoyed his life to the fullest.

Funeral service will be held on Sat., Feb 11 2:00 pm at Friendly Hills Country Club 8500 S. Villaverde Drive, Whittier, CA. 90605 with Bishop Gengo Akiba of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating.