(83) passed away on March 6, 2009 in Montebello. He is survived by his wife, Irene Sahara; Charlotte (Ray) Yoshinaga, Doug Sahara, Tracie (Tom) Arimitsu, Ellen (Chris) Sanchez; grandchildren, Troy and Corey Arimitsu, Nicole and Michael Yoshinaga; sisters, Florence Aiko Nakagiri and Virginia Haruko (Bob) Chan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00PM at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim, CA with Rev. Carl Omaye officiating.