(91), passed away on December 27, 2014 in Santa Ana. He is survived by his wife, Shizuco Kakudo; children, Marilyn (Phil) Kretsinger, Karilyn (Gary) Myers; Sharilyn (Keith) McKibben; grandchildren, Taggart Swift, Laurel Swift, Jackie Myers, Jennifer Myers, Kacy McKibben, E.B. McKibben; great-grandson, Maxwell Laws; siblings, Tokie Robinson, Osamu Kakudo; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Orange County Buddhist Church.