Robert “Bob” Uchiyama

OBITUARY

Robert “Bob” Uchiyama passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2026, surrounded by his family following a brief illness with metastatic adenocarcinoma.

Born in San Jose on December 26, 1934, Bob spent his childhood on his family’s farm. During World War II, he and his family were incarcerated at the Poston War Relocation Center in Arizona. After the war, the family returned to California and settled in Mountain View, where Bob attended Mountain View High School.

A proud U.S. Army veteran, Bob served in Hawaii and played trumpet in the 35th Cacti Band. After his discharge, he worked as a gardener for Santa Clara Unified School District while attending San Jose State University on the GI Bill, earning a degree in Economics. He had a 28-year career with the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office, retiring as a Senior Appraiser.

Bob met Constance “Connie” Mora through friends at Bini’s Bar and Grill in San Jose’s Japantown in November 1966. They married in 1967 and shared nearly six decades of marriage. Bob was devoted to Connie and their family.

In retirement, Bob enjoyed golf, poker, craps, Texas gin, Friday bridge at the JACL, bingo, the stock market, and his beloved cars. He was rarely seen without a signature red jacket or polo. He could be stubborn and outspoken, had a mischievous approach to the rules when playing cards or golf, and was frugal but always generous with family.

Above all, Bob treasured his family. He believed deeply in education and family loyalty, values he passed on to his daughters and grandchildren. His favorite day was New Year’s Day, when the family gathered to feast.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Connie; daughters Vicki (Anthony) Headley and Lori (John) Bolton; grandchildren Robbie (Piper) Headley, Ally Headley, Catalina Salberg, JJ Salberg, and LJ Salberg; and great-grandchildren Quinn and Carson Headley.

He is also survived by his siblings Aiko (Tom) Miyamoto, Yuri “Beverly” (Paul) Hiura, Emi (Hubert) Nakatsu, Tom (Linda) Uchiyama, Joanne (Jake) Ikeda, and Michael (Alicia) Uchiyama. He was preceded in death by his brothers Raymond Uchiyama (Helen) and Leo Uchiyama (Irene).

Services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Darling & Fischer, 231 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Viewing 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; funeral service 1:00-2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at Villa Ragusa, 35 South 2nd Street, Campbell. All are welcome.