YAMAGUCHI, THOMAS "YAMA", 72, was born in Honolulu, HI. He attended Kaimuki High School, worked at Pearl Harbor as an apprentice and then joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1952.
He is survived by his wife, Violet; daughters, Teri, Jodie, Lori; son, Scott; grandchildren, Kira, Kyle, Robert, Jace, Bria, Samantha and Katelyn; brothers, Roy and James; sister, Margaret and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Fred Tanizaki at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana,CA on Tuesday, Sept 12, 11AM. No flowers and casual dress.