Supporting The Watanabe Family

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Michiya “Mitch” Watanabe passed away on January 2. He was a beloved father, husband, son, volunteer and coach, and is already greatly missed by many. We are sharing this news knowing that many will want to offer their support to Elizabeth, Reina and Seiji during this difficult time.


A memorial service has not yet been arranged. In the interim, if you would like to send a message, a photo or share a memory of Michiya with his family, please send this to [email redacted]. While they may not be able to respond to everyone, we know they’ll be thankful for your support.