(76) passed away on July 23, 2011 in Brea. He is predeceased by his wife, Reiko Shimizu and his son, Scott Shimizu; survived by his children, Teri and Curtis (Stacy) Shimizu; grandchildren, Fletcher Goetzinger, Jake and Justin Shimizu; siblings, Hitoshi (Kay) Shimizu, Dorothy Miyake, and Melvin (Rosie) Shimizu; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:30AM at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 East 1st St., LA. The family requests for casual attire.