(95) passed away on January 20, 2019 in Torrance. He is survived by his children, Jeffery (Joanne Lowe) Ogata and Margie Purganan; grand children, Aja (Brent) Wada, Chace Purganan, and Taylor Ogata; great grandson, Koa Wada; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:30AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 166th St., Gardena.