Henry K. Togami

TOGAMI, Henry K., age 91, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2009 in his home. He is survived by his wife, Chiyeko, son Thomas, daughter Joanna and her husband Grant Therkildsen, sister-in-law Evelyn Togami, sisters Rose Tamura and Marie Nakayama, brothers Jim and his wife Elaine, Paul and his wife Faith, Joe and his wife Dottie, and many nieces, nephews, friends and family. His was a life well lived, starting from humble means born to immigrant parents in Olathe, Colorado, on September 30, 1917. Henry grew up farming in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico and graduated from Grants High School. He proudly served his country in WWII in the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of the 442 Combat Team and was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his valor. Henry studied at NM State University where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at UNM where he earned a BS in Electrical Engineering. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a design engineer for 28 years. He married Chiyeko R. Sato on January 22, 1964. Henry was a devoted family man and avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. In his retirement, he loved to read, garden, and build furniture for his church and home. Henry was truly a part of the Greatest Generation, marked by his strength, stoicism, humor and passions. Much of this was quietly expressed more by deeds than words and he will truly be missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church would be appreciated by the family. Henry's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505.884.1188