Azama, James Tsutomu (88), passed away peacefully on October 2, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Helen Azama; children, David (Cathy), Karen (Rodney) Kihara, Susan (Lloyd) Mencinger, and Sharyn (Terence) McIlhargey; eight grandchildren; sisters, Yoshino Azama, Betty Tanikawa, Fumi Carlson, Iku (Shinsuke) Shibata; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.