(93) passed away on August 25, 2017 in Santa Monica. He is survived by his children, Jean Akutagawa, and Karen, George and Thomas Sasaki; brother, Masaru Sasaki; sisters-in-law, Harumi Sasaki and Takako Ohashi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. George Matsubayashi from Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.