(71) passed away on May 18, 2010 in Los Angeles.  He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Inafuku; daughter, Christie (Ron) Kobata; grandchildren, Joshua, Daniella, and Isabella Kobata; sisters, Hatsuko Arakaki, Alice (Larry) Akamine, Helen Shinsato and Jane Miura all of Hawaii; brother, Richard (Evelyn) Inafuku; sister-in-law, Karen (Jay) Fisk; brother-in-law, Michael Hayashi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family requests aloha attire and that flowers be omitted.