(83), Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on June 29, 2012 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his brother Junichi (Shigeko) Asakura, nephew Warren (Kelly) Asakura, and niece Lynn (Robert) Nakamura.

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. Shumyo Kojima from Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating.