Kelvin Yamada Obituary

Kelvin D Yamada

November 14, 1958 - April 26, 2024

Sacramento, California - YAMADA, Kelvin entered Nirvana unexpectedly on April 26, 2024 at the age of 65. He is preceded in death by his mother, Yuriko Yamada, his father, George Yamada, brothers Bernie and Randy Yamada. Kelvin is survived by his wife, Iris, their daughter, Kelli, sister Laurie Yamada-Mori (and Brian) and niece and nephew, Kim and Kevin Mori (and LoAnn). Kelvin was an outstanding athlete, earning recognition at the Optimist All Star game in high school and scholarships to play football at Cosumnes River College and California State University Northridge. After graduating he worked as a Hazardous Materials Specialist for the CAL EPA and California Department of Public Health, which he retired from in 2017. A public Memorial Service will be held at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento at 2401 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento on Friday May 31st at 2:00 PM. Carpooling is recommended. Casual attire and aloha shirts are welcomed at the service.