Michael D. Kuwamoto, 60, of San Leandro, Calif., passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Cartersville Medical Center. Born Oct. 27, 1952, in Berkley, Calif., he was the son of the late Shinobu Hank Kuwamoto, of California, and the late Delores Elizabeth Carter Kuwamoto, of Georgia.

Michael was retired from retail and restaurant management and was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in San Leandro, Calif. Mike and Rhonda had resided in Phoenix, Ariz.; El Paso, Texas; Gallup, N.M.; and currently in San Leandro, Calif.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Rhonda Minter Kuwamoto; his mother-in-law, Marilyn Stephens; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Minter; his niece, Audrey Miklitsch and his brother-in-law, Steve Minter; his nieces and their spouses and children, Stacy Minter and Jake Sherwood and their son, Elliot Sherwood; Stefanie Minter-Hicks and Darren Hicks and their children, Abigail and Jerry Hicks; and cousins, Sheila Tyson and Floris Sakamoto; and several cousins and family in Hawaii.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ Worship Center Church of God of Prophecy, 3393 Canton Road N.E., Marietta.

Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to serve the family of Michael D. Kuwamoto; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to post your memories or leave a condolence message.