(80) passed away on October 26, 2009 in Lake Sherwood, CA. He is survived by his wife, Yukiko Yorihiro; sons, Keisuke (Yoko) and Akinobu (Christine) Yorihiro; siblings, Yuzo (Toshiko) Yorihiro, Eiko Nishimura and Haruyo Nori, all of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Koyasan Buddhist Temple with Bishop Seicho Asahi officiating.