(99) passed away on August 11, 2013 in Arleta, CA. He is survived by his wife, Yuriko Betty Fukuwa; sisters-in-law, Yoshiko (Tokunori) Takahashi and Louise (George) Tanaka; brothers-in-law, Tomio Chijiwa of Japan and Bob Endo; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives in the US and Japan.

A private graveside funeral service was held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Nobuo Miyaji from Gardena Buddhist Church officiating. (213) 749-1449 www.kubotanikkeimortuary.com