Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Matsui, 60, passed away quietly at his home in Aromas on August 27, 2018.
Kenny was born on January 26, 1958 in Watsonville, CA to the late Tommy Matsui and Vi Matsuoka Matsui. He was a 1976 graduate of WUHS and was at the top of his class at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) in Phoenix, AZ.
Kenny’s greatest passions were motorcycles, skateboards, bowling, music, and God…not necessarily in that order. His love of skateboarding gave him many, many lifelong friends. Kenny was a friend to almost everyone.
Kenny is survived by his sister, Valerie Matsui Sell of Redding, CA. He was lovingly called Uncle Kenny by his nieces and nephews: Shelia Johnston, Billy Sell, Kimiko Sell, Jerry Sell, and Ricky Sell, all who also live in Redding. He was also adored by his “adopted” nieces and nephew, Haley, Logan, and Emily Bloom of Hollister, as well as many, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Westview Presbyterian Church, 118 1st Street, Watsonville, CA. For many decades, Kenny would donate to worthy causes, especially for children so we are asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Kenny’s name, to Jacob’s Heart, 680 Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076, or to any children’s charity of your choice.
