(63) veteran of the Vietnam War passed away on April 7, 2011 in Gardena. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Maesato; children, Maren and Mindy Maesato; sister, Linda (Dan) Kinoshita; brothers-in-law, Michael (Boonmee) Nishimoto and Gary Capler; sister-in-law, Donna Nishimoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Gardena Valley Baptist Church.