(92) veteran of WWII passed away on March 1, 2012 in Los Alamitos. He is survived by his wife, Samie Ishii; children, Debbie (Vincent) Chiya; grand daughter, Candace Chiya; siblings, George Ishii and Lily Shin; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private memorial service was held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Anaheim Free Methodist Church.