James Howard Carne Jr.

James Howard Carne Jr., 71, passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska, July 9, 2026 after a long illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed.

Jim was born on August 12, 1954, at Gardena Hospital to his father, Fire Captain James Howard Carne Sr., and his mother, Barbara Douillard, a beauty queen and homemaker. Raised in Signal Hill, California, Jim was a football player, baseball player, surfer & a true 1970s California boy.

His desire to travel & explore other cultures led him to Japan at an early age, where he became fluent in speaking, reading & writing Japanese. While raising a family, he built a meaningful career as an ordained wedding minister with a Christian church in Tokyo, Japan.

One of Jim's greatest achievements was being a loving husband & father to 11 children, all of whom he remained close to throughout his life.

Jim loved hiking, gardening, the beach & anything involving nature. He had a true green thumb. He was also a connoisseur of aquariums and loved 1970s music & funny movies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Barbara Carne.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Denice Carne; their 11 children, Anaik, Meiling, Nathaniel, Samuel, Salma, Joshua, Martin, Andre, Catherine, Lance & James; his four grandchildren, Elliott, James, Oliver & Makoto; and his three sisters, Gail Valadez, Carol Smith & Christy Berberet, along with their children.

The family will hold a celebration of Jim's life at a later date. There will not be a funeral.

His warm smile, genuine kindness and caring spirit will be deeply missed.

Gifts and cards to family my be mailed to;

Denice Carne

3128 S. 42nd Street

Omaha, Ne 68105

Venmo 402-212-5316