(90) passed away on November 2, 2009 in Alhambra. He is survived by his wife, May Ito; sisters, Joanne Noro and Tsuneyo Ito; brothers-in-law, Hiroshi and James Tsurui; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko from Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.