Ryan Loran Kalo-O-Kalani Umebayashi Obituary

Ryan Loran Kalo-O-Kalani Umebayashi was faculty at Casa Roble High School in Orangevale, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Ryan Loran Kalo-o-kalani Umebayashi.

School Role	Faculty
Date of Passing	Dec 07, 2006
About	Health Science Teacher Ryan left us all too soon on December 7, 2006 from complications of his heart disease. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on Oct. 29, 1971 to parents Wayne and Pasha. He was heavily involved in athletics and graduated from Kalaheo High school in 1989. He excelled at football and was awarded a football scholarship to Taft College, where he attended in '89-'90. He moved to Sacramento, California in August of 1990. Three years later he married his high school sweetheart, Sonia, on July 31, 1993. He continued his studies by obtaining his Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University in 1995, which was immediately followed by a Teaching Credential from Chapman University in 1997. Ryan was a Health teacher at Casa Roble High School in his 10th year. Still committed to education, he received a Master of Arts in Teaching in August of 2003. In addition, he was able to utilize his lifelong passion for sports by coaching for the Casa Roble Varsity Football Team. As a dedicated teacher and coach with a playful, teasing personality, Ryan enjoyed an easy rapport with student and colleagues. He felt fortunate to teach a subject that provided a forum and outlet for students to talk about real life issues and the choices they would make for their future. "Mr. U" or "Coach U", which he was affectionately called, took great joy in the relationships which he developed with so many students over his teaching career. He made a significant impact on so many lives and will be sorely missed. Ryan, a devoted Husband to Sonia, was also a dedicated Father to his two boys, Corey, 8, and Devin, 7. He was a wonderful Son, Brother, Uncle and friend. To all that were touched by this extraordinary man, remember how he lived his life -- with no regrets. Ryan is also survived by his Mother, Pasha Leong, his Grandmother, Dorothy Umebayashi, his Brothers Kalani and Byron Umebayashi and his 6 nephews and 1 niece. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 14, 2006 @ 2pm at Sunrise Community Church, 8321 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for "The Umebayashi Family" by Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary at Washington Mutual Bank. Published in The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 13, 2006