Gregory Masaichi Yamaguchi

He was born November 17, 1945 in Denver, Colorado to Mack and Alice Yamaguchi. He grew up in Pasadena, California before attending college at UC Berkeley. He went on to obtain his Pharm.D. from UCSF. He worked for many years as a pharmacist for Fedco and then K-mart before retiring.

He and his wife Susan moved to Las Vegas in July, 2013 to enjoy their retirement. They spent their time doing yoga, bingo, hiking and going to the local casinos.

He is survived by his wife Susan Yamaguchi; his son Cameron Yamaguchi and wife Sarah Soifer with their three children Thomas, David and Snowden; his daughter Sarah Yamaguchi and husband Joseph Cavanaugh and their son James; and his stepson Rowan McGlynn and wife Sharrisa McGlynn and their daughter Olivia. He is also survived by his mother Alice Yamaguchi and sisters Donna Inouye, Denise Kimura, and Rachel Yamaguchi.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the UMC Trauma Center of Las Vegas or the American Red Cross which can be done at umcsn.com/yamaguchi

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 14th at 11 o’clock am at Palm Eastern Mortuary. There will be a light lunch served afterward on the premises.