SAKAUYE, EDWIN M.
Edwin M. Sakauye was born March 27, 1963 in Sacramento. He passed away in Folsom on April 28, 2003 at the age of 40. During high school, Edwin was a member of the John F. Kennedy Marching Band and was a green belt in karate. He graduated from John F. Kennedy in 1981 and attended California State University, Sacramento. He was a manager at PriceClub until June of 1986 when he became P.O.S.T. Certified and began his career as a Correctional Officer. In 1999 he met Deidre Dunn and the couple was married in Lake Tahoe on January 12, 2002. They made their home in Folsom, California. Edwin enjoyed all types of sports and enjoyed working out at Capital City Athletic Club. He loved playing basketball and attending Sacramento Kings and 49ers games. He played the piano and the saxophone and whenever possible,  liked to sneak away for a trip to Reno or Lake Tahoe. He was a member of the California Peace Officers Foundation, the Correctional Peace Officers Association and attended the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church. Edwin leaves his wife, Deidre Sakauye of Folsom, stepchildren Jessica and Courteney Stewart of Folsom, parents Shoji and June Sakauye of Sacramento,  his brother David Sakauye and his wife Kaori of Sacramento. Friends may visit Saturday from 2PM-8PM at Sacramento Memorial Lawn and Garden Chapel Funeral Home, 6100 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, and are invited to attend Memorial Services on Sunday, 4PM at Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, 6929 Franklin Blvd. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Church Legacy Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Lodi Funeral Home with our gratitude to the staff of Sacramento Garden Chapel for their assistance.