Edward Saibara

Edward Saibara, 92, passed away August 20, 2012. He was born February 13, 1920 in Webster, Texas and lived his entire life there. He was preceded in death by parents Kiyoaki and Shimoyo Saibara, brother Robert and wife Rola Saibara, sister Mabel and husband James Hisatomi, brothers Webster, Warren and Harvey Saibara. His most tragic loss was of daughter Susan Joy, who passed away April 10, 2011.

He is survived by his loving wife Jessie to whom he was married just short of 66 years, son Paul Saibara and daughter Sandra. Also, three grandchildren, Katie of Wellesley, MA, Emily and Andrew of The Woodlands. Other survivors are sister-in-law Mari Saibara of Houston, nieces Phyllis Ogden of Houston, Judy Ferguson of San Clemente, CA, Margie Saibara of Houston, Nancy Naritomi of Houston, and nephew James Hisatomi of Bellevue, WA.

Edward attended Webster schools and Texas A&M. He was an avid fan of Aggie football and was a member of the 12th Man Foundation for 37 years, attending all home games. His ancestry dates back to the early 1900’s when his grandfather Seito Saibara emigrated from Japan and pioneered seed rice growing on the Texas Gulf Coast.

He was involved in rice farming and raising Santa Gertrudis cattle for many years. With the coming of NASA, he went to work for various contractors there until his retirement.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 6pm to 8 pm, at Forest Park East. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10am, with interment to follow. Everyone is welcomed to the reception following burial at the Webster Senior Center. The family wishes to thank Light Heart Memory Care Facility and nurses at the Heart Tower in Clear Lake Regional Medical Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.