(79) passed away on October 8, 2017 in Newport Beach. He is survived by his children, Jean, Ronald and Rodney Ishihara; grand daughter, Marlene Ishihara; siblings Ray (Kiyo) and James (Gracie) Ishihara; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00AM at West LA Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave., LA.