(92) passed away on February 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his children, Laraine Kirihara and Henry (Sachiko) Yamamoto, the latter from Japan; grandchildren, Yumi (Koji) Funato, Jun and Toru Yamamoto all from Japan; great-grand son, Ren Funato from Japan; brother-in-law, Roy (Yoko) Yonemura; nieces, Miyako and Kumiko Yonemura; also survived by many other relatives in Japan.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11:00AM at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th St., LA.