(77) passed away on March 22, 2012 in Gardena. He is survived by his wife, Noriko Takata; children, Robert and Richard (Katherine) Takata and Julie (Shawn) Stafford; siblings, Paul Hamasaka, Howard (Helen) Takata, and Barbara (Yosh) Ishida; sister-in-law, Miye (Jim) Nishimoto; brother-in-law, Jim (Michi) Nozaki; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 10:00AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance. Family requests that flowers be omitted.