(71) passed away on December 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his son, Michael Masao Ige; brother, Thomas (Barbara) Ige; sisters, Jeanette Ginoza and Helen (Owen) Iha; also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives.

A public funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11:00 am at Memorial Chapel of Kubota Mortuary, 911 Venice Blvd, LA with Rev. Koho Takata from LA Hompa Hongwnji Buddhsit Temple officiating.