(59) passed away on October 16, 2011 in Lakewood. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Yamamoto-Hirose; mother, Tsuyako Hirose; siblings, Susan Asamura, Aimee (Malcolm) Yokota, Jennifer Hirose; brother-in-law, Stanley Yamada; nephews, Lance (Hope) Asamura, Dawn (Josh) Asamura-Hall, Kevin, Christopher, and Kimi Yokota, Garrett Yamada; great nephew, Devin Asamura-Hall, great niece, Keani Asamura-Hall; also survived by many other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:00AM at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th St., LA. The family requests for casual attire.