(91) peacefully passed away on December 28, 2012 in Marina Del Rey. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nakayu; children, Hideo Nakayu, Jr. and Patricia (Ira) Murobayashi; grandchildren, Justin and Jessica Murobayashi; sisters-in-law, Tee Mori and Sue Kawata; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

A private funeral service was held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:00AM at Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. Masao Kodani from Senshin Buddhist Temple officiating.