Oyama, Yoshio (87), Veteran of Korean Conflict, passed away on October 14, 2019 in Torrance. He is survived by his wife, Asako Oyama; children, Richard (Rita) and Robert (Linda) Oyama, and June (Teruo) Shimonishi; grandchildren, Skye and Lauren Oyama, and Hisashi Shimonishi; brother, Saburo Oyama; sisters-in-law, Saeko Oyama and Hanako (Kenji) Yanaka of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Chapel of Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Gyokei Yokoyama from Long Beach Buddhist Church officiating.