(85) passed away on December 4, 2011 in Los Angeles. He is predeceased by older sister, Hatsuyo Ozawa of San Jose and survived by his wife, Hisae Shimozawa; daughters, Joyce and Janice Shimozawa; also survived by many relatives in U.S. and Japan.

A private funeral service was held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Zenshuji Soto Mission.