Kenji Yasutake

Kenji Yasutake (aka Papa Bear passed at 84 years old, on Easter morning ( Mar.31,2024). He resided in Chino CA from 1987 until 2024. Kenji is survived by his wife, Lupe Yasutake; his daughter Atsie Sanchez; his son Kenji T. Yasutake; and his daughter Midori Yasutake-Peji. Kenji graduated from Wilson High School, attended Junior College, became an electronic technician, which later gave him a lifetime career in aerospace and defense giving him a lot of opportunities in that field, which he enjoyed very much. His last job at Boeing was working with the missile defense system from 1997 to 2006, when he retired.

In his youth, he enjoyed many outdoor hobbies, including fishing, diving, some surfing, golfing, shooting, and working on cars and motorcycles. He also had a passion for tv and movies, especially westerns and sci-fi.

When he started a family he continued to share his interests with them, enticing his children to watch the type of movies he enjoyed, taking family trips, and also camping and fishing on the regular basis. He continued his passion for cars collecting several classic cars. In his retirement, he traveled to Canada, Mexico, Europe and Japan, and continued to prioritize time with family.

Kenji was a good man, hard worker, intelligent, and he lived a good life, leaving behind wonderful memories. Many will remember him as having a humble and pleasant personality, mostly quiet and always laughing , oftentimes at nothing or at everything. He always tried to lighten up difficult situations with his humor. We all have been blessed to have known him, and he will be greatly missed

A visitation for Kenji will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Chino, 13002 South Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 12686 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710. A final resting place will occur Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W G St, Ontario, CA 91762.