ISHII, Masaru (83), the owner of Chikugo-En Bonsai Nursery, peacefully passed away on March 4, 2013 in Gardena. He is survived by his wife, Reiko Ishii; children, Gary Ishii and Arlene (Tom) Kakita; granddaughter, Emily Ishii; great-granddaughter, Joselyn Ishii; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives in the US and Japan.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11:00AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA.