Kenji Kinoshita, long time resident of West Covina, California passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 91. Kenji, husband to the late Dorothy Kinoshita, was a father, grandfather, and friend. Kenji will be remembered for his service in the West Covina School District as an educator for over 30 years, his love of golf, and his care and guidance as a father. Kenji was a Teacher and Principal at Hollencrest Junior High School and Principal at Cameron Elementary School. Kenji was a long-time member of the Jurupa Hills Golf Club, Sage United Methodist Church, and Leisure Club member at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.
Kenji was preceded by his daughter Lisa Ramirez and is survived by his children, Kenneth Kinoshita, Kathy Narasaki, Karen Kinoshita-Pepe, and son in-laws, David Ramirez and William Pepe, and grandchildren, Mitchell, Nicolas, Kylie, Arianna, and David.
We will honor Kenji with a memorial service at Rose Hills Memorial Park - Whittier on March 14, 2025 at 1 pm (Hillside Chapel). The service will be followed by an inurnment and reception at Rose Hills.