(91) passed away on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his children, Bonnie (Glenn) Watje, Iris (Wilbur) Takashima, and Joyce (Kirk) Edson; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanne (Ben) Chomori and Emi Jinde from NV; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 3:00PM at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th St. L.A.