Robert Kendall Oda

1948 - 2020

  • 71 years old
  • Date of birth:  September 29th, 1948
  • Place of birth:  Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Date of passing:  August 10th, 2020
  • Place of passing:  San Jose, California, United States
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Robert Oda, 71, born on September 29th, 1948 and passed away on August 10th, 2020. We will remember him forever.
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Candle lit  by Milagros Calderon on October 9th, 2020

Ken was a good man, a good listener and man of great character.  I always looked forward to our outings; dinners, drinks, car shows, wine tasting and picnic lunches. You will be sorely missed.  
Your friend,
Millie Calderon

Candle lit  by Tom Oda on November 18th, 2020

The link below was compiled from various emails and social media from his friends at Mission College
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZLqDjMBVijcu2ONBKrd7JJd7QymdzAlUl0CUqMvi-1E/edit

Candle lit  by Donette Dake on November 19th, 2020

Ken was a student in several of my digital media classes, and I was thrilled that he was employed by Mission College. Not only was he a great student, but he became a friend and was delightful. We had nice conversations. I think of him often and am sorry of his passing, which to me is way too early in his life.

Candle lit  by Lin Marelick on November 19th, 2020

Ken and I took a couple sailing classes together and then he joined us on catamaran sails to the BVIs, to Croatia and to Tahiti. He also crewed on my boat “Freyja” on the Monterey Bay. We often had a sip of wine following a day of sailing and Ken would bring real glass instead of the usual non-breakables to drink. He would not drink good wine out of a plastic glass. I loved him for that.

Candle lit  by Jeanne Katsuro on November 22nd, 2020

Through Our Adventures with Many Nisei Ski Club Activities, there were many fun times and conversations. We snowed skied, water skied and joined Nisei Ski Club at a Casino Night. Ken, may you be Blessed with Peace, Happiness and Harmony in Heaven and in your afterlife. Jeanne

Candle lit  by Ed Greene on August 29th, 2023

Hi Ken,

I finally made it to Alaska and went fishing. I caught halibut, Black Rock Fish,, Silver Salmon and Pink Salmon. I knew you were there with me.  https://www.facebook.com/632534853/videos/pcb.10160114715659854/1490223184780380

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