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Nobuyoshi Azebu 1924 - 2014

Nobuyoshi Azebu of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California United States was born on January 15, 1924 in Paauilo, Hawaii County, HI, and died at age 90 years old on February 6, 2014 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA. Nobuyoshi Azebu was buried at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park 300 Curtner Ave, in San Jose.
Nobuyoshi Azebu
Nobu
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California United States
January 15, 1924
Paauilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 96776, United States
February 6, 2014
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Nobuyoshi “Nobu” Azebu was born in Paauilo Hawaii, and after graduating from Hilo High School enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Military Intelligence until he retired in 1968. He then worked for Lockheed based in Silicon Valley and earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State University. Nobu was married to Judy Akiko Azebu for 65 years, and had two sons and daughters.
  • 01/15
    1924

    Birthday

    January 15, 1924
    Birthdate
    Paauilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii 96776, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Japanese, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in Paauilo, Hawaii County, Nobuyoshi lived in the San Francisco Bay Area (Silicon Valley) - specifically in Santa Clara County, San Jose.
  • Early Life & Education

    When Nobu first enlisted in the United States military he had completed 4 years of high school at Hilo High School. After his military career ended in 1968, he worked for Lockheed at which time he earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State University.
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 30113430 Enlisted: December 6, 1945 in Ft Snelling Minnesota Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private First Class, Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: One Year Enlistment Military serial#: 30113430 Enlisted: November 9, 1944 Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Construction Occupations, N.e.c.
  • Personal Life & Family

    According to Nobuyoshi Azebu: Obituary he enjoyed golfing, traveling, gardening and visiting his family. He belonged to Legends Golf Club and was an active member of VFW and Wesley UMC.
  • 02/6
    2014

    Death

    February 6, 2014
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    San Jose, Santa Clara County, California United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park 300 Curtner Ave, in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California 95125, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    The following was published in the San Jose Mercury News (and also San Mateo County Times) on February 23rd 2014. Nobuyoshi Azebu Jan. 15, 1924 - Feb. 6, 2014 Resident of San Jose Nobu passed away peacefully at his home in San Jose on February 6, 2014. He was born in Paauillo, HI on January 15, 1924. After graduating from Hilo High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Military Intelligence units until he retired in 1968. A career with Lockheed followed, during which he earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State University. After final retirement in 1988, he enjoyed golfing, traveling, gardening and visiting his family. He belonged to Legends Golf Club and was an active member of VFW and Wesley UMC. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Judy Akiko Azebu; sister Anne Yamamoto of Honolulu, HI; daughter Judith Thomson of Henderson, NV; son Stanley (Jean) of Annapolis, MD; son Kenneth of San Jose; daughter Janice (Diane Dunwoodie) of Lafayette; son-in-law Dudley Leonard of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren Steven and David Thomson, Lauren and Eric Azebu, Megan and Matthew Azebu, Kai and Ren Azebu Dunwoodie, and Brittany, Cortney and Alec Leonard; and ten nieces and nephews and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Audrey Leonard and his daughter-in-law Diane Ogami. Family and friends may attend a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 566 N 5th St, San Jose, CA. A reception will follow. Interment services at the Oak Hill Memorial Park will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nobu's name to the Wesley United Methodist Church, Hospice of the Valley, or the American Cancer Society.
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