Karl Matsuda

1929 ~ 2022

Karl Kazuo Matsuda quietly passed away January 18, 2022 as a resident at Del Mar Park Assisted Living (Pasadena, CA).

Karl was born (May 18, 1929) the youngest of seven to Kanji and Ei Matsuda. He grew up in South Salt Lake City, UT working on his family’s farm. After graduating from Granite High School, Karl served in the army during the Korean war. Upon his return he took up residence in Los Angeles, California and married Fusaye Kubo. He and Fusa lived and worked in Pasadena for many years.

He is survived by his older brother Richard, five nephews and nine nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife (Fusa), five sisters (Taeko Yoshida, Ruth Hino, May Matsuda, Elsie Doi, Eva Aoki), and nephew (Richard Doi). Karl’s family thanks the staff of Del Mar Park for providing him years of care and support.

Private family services were held.