(65) peacefully passed away on April 17, 2009 in Santa Monica. He is survived by his mother, Yoshiye Kuramoto; brother, Roger Kuramoto; aunt, Molly (Bill) Takahashi; uncle, Ben (Emiko) Miyamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 2:00PM at the West LA Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave., West LA. Family requests that flowers be omitted.