(93) passed away on January 13, 2019 in Cerritos, CA. He is survived by his children, Glenn (Debbie) Hitomi and Nancy Namba; grandchildren, Lindsey Hitomi, Sara (Josh) Webster and Elizabeth (Michael) Dennin; one great grandson; also survived by many nieces nephews and other relatives in the US and Japan.

A funeral service was held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Cerritos Baptist Church.