(76), Veteran of the Korean Conflict, passed away on February 15, 2018 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Keiko Shimasaki; children, Nolan Makoto (Arlene), David Yutaka (Ronnie) and Trina Kaori Shimasaki; siblings, Teruko Kitahara, Steven (Yoshiko) Shimasaki, Noriyo (Hiroshi) Kuwabara; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Chapel of Chimes at Inglewood Park Cemetery, officiated by a minister representing the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple