In Memory of Mahito Shirako Mahito came into my life over a dozen years ago when he was a freshman at CSUMB. He became involved with Otter Days as a student facilitator and he took courses in the Outdoor Recreation program where he got certified to SCUBA dive. He also took courses I taught in […]
Dear friends, Thank you again for making Mahito’s bye-bye party so wonderful. My family was overwhelmed twice in the past week and a half—first by Mahito’s sudden passing, and then by the overflowing of help and support we received from Mahito’s many, many friends. We love you all. I know that Saturday probably wasn’t what […]
Posted on behalf of Seika Shirako, Mahito`s father Text from the reading: HOW MAN SHOULD REVEAL HIS INNER SELF Man is originally a spirit from God, and not a karmic existence. He lives under the constant guidance and protection provided by his Guardian Deities and Guardian Spirits. All of man’s sufferings are caused when his wrong […]
If one calls 582-5201 there is a voice mail where Mahito says his name. I know this will not bring him back, but hearing his voice may be worthwhile.
From Don Kiser (one of Mahito’s day-to-day co-workers and former lead) A couple of pictures that you might want to post, I would but don’t know how. Mahito was a friend to every living thing. One day Mahito and myself were walking past the back of bldg 47 and heard something in the dumpster. Upon […]
Mahito Shirako (1979 – 2010) http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thecalifornian/obituary.aspx?n=mahito-shirako&pid=146562080 Mahito Shirako, 31, of Marina, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, as a result of a tragic dirt biking accident while riding in the Hollister Hills. He was born June 25, 1979. Mahito was a graduate of CSUMB in 2005. He worked as an AV Specialist at CSUMB, which […]
Hello, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for sharing their love and experiences in this forum. The staff and volunteers at Hollister Hills have been significantly impacted by Mahito’s death and a lot of us have been glued to this thread hoping to get just “one more picture” or just “one more […]
Friends, coworkers and family of Mahito Shirako, a CSUMB alumnus and employee who died Sunday, Nov. 7, in a motorcycle accident, have organized both a Celebration of Life barbecue and a scholarship fund to honor his memory. In addition, grief support services will be provided from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the […]
Friends of Mahito are sharing their stories in other places too (get your tissues ready before using some of these links): http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102375 http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102365 Images Mahito posted to South Bay Riders http://www.jasonleveque.com/2010/11/i-remember.html Mahito on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahito/ Mahito on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mahito Mahito on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mahitos Please share your Mahito related links as a comment below.
With support from the Shirako family, a Memorial Scholarship account has been established in Mahito’s honor at California State University, Monterey Bay. For anyone who wishes to make a donation in Mahito’s name: Mail a check made out to “University Corporation” with “Mahito Shirako” written on the remarks line on the lower left front of […]
Not sure where to start. I’ve known Mahito for almost 10 years. I have all kinds of fond memories of Ren Faire, sitting in his backyard, laughing with him, working with him on projects at work. When I got engaged to my fiance and started figuring out who I wanted to be in my wedding […]
I don’t have many grandiose stories of Mahito, but I do have memories. I ended up meeting Mahito when he was an RA in building 201. He was definitely a different guy back then, but his attitude was infectious. He was also just as crazy. I remember him and Bryan Schaefer running around climbing trees […]
-The first time I met you, you had dyed your hair to look like a ladybug 🙂 -Our many hiking adventures on the Big Sur River -The time there was a little green lizard that was too close to the trail so you fashioned a lasso out of a long piece of grass, looped it […]
What: Celebration of Life Event for Mahito Shirako. When: Saturday, November 13th, Noon Where: Grassy area behind 726 Henson Court, Marina CA 93933 Please join us and share your favorite Mahito stories and memories. It will be a potluck, so please bring a side dish if you are able. Shuttle Service/Parking: We have arranged shuttle […]
I like to imagine that Mahito will be with every new biker/motorcyclist who is excited, terrified, or nervous before his/her first ride. He will be the wind wrapping around them, running through their hair as they experience the joy of flying down the road on their newest love. In this picture I see him as he […]
Once upon a time, on the Monterey Bay, Myrsha and I got stuck out in the artichoke fields looking for the best view of a very full moon. It had been raining for days before we headed out on our adventure… and little did we know the fields were still giant mud puddles. Once we […]
This is one HAPPY guy and I know he’s dancin’ in the flames wherever he is now. The world is a much richer place because of what he brought and shared every day with everyone he met… Big shoes for us all to fill in the future… God Bless. Steven Mann
The most fun I ever had in a single weekend had to be our trip to Pismo in 2007. Mahito loaded up the truck with wood and we set out to camp on the beach all weekend. It was a wild weekend in the sand, I remember Mahito drove my truck around a bit and […]
We created this wordpress blog to allow us to share our favorite memories. Mahito was a great friend to us all and I know we all have great stories and pictures to share, feel free to use it as you see fit. It will be here forever. For access, check Mahito’s facebook page or email […]