(88) veteran of WWII passed away on March 16, 2012 in Playa Del Rey. He is survived by his wife, Hiroko Koike; children, Clifford Hideo (Mui) Koike, Cynthia Koike, and Sharon (Wendell) Pitpit; 5 grandchilren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private memorial service was held on Friday, March 23, 2011 at Centenary United Methodist Church.