A graveside funeral service for James Y. Kawamoto, 98-year-old, Reedley, CA-born Nisei, who passed away on April 2, 2024 in Gardena, will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, with Rev. Becky Hirata from Faith United Methodist Church officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Tomiko Kawamoto; step-daughter, Jane Bradach; step-grand-children, Scott and Sarah Bradach; nephew, Ken (Diane) Koshimizu; also survived by many other relatives.