(78) passed away on January 20, 2012 in Rosemead. He is survived by his wife, Miwako Hanano; children, Diane (Clay) Matsuda and Garry (Jan) Hanano; grandchildren, Kiana, Blake and Brendan Matsuda, Kyle and Audrey Hanano; brother, Kikuo Hanano; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 04, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave. Anaheim, CA.