A private funeral service for Edward R. Monarrez, 83 year-old, Los Angeles-born, who passed away on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, was held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Zenshuji Soto Mission.

He is survived by his wife, Yachiyo Monarrez; children, James Monarrez and April (Mark) Kelley; sister-in-law, Hisako Nagamine; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.