(71) peacefully passed away on April 30, 2009 in Torrance. He is survived by his mother, Yoshiko Kamiya; daughters, Katherine (Roy) Korenaga, Kristine, Keira; brothers, Ronald Kamiya and Edward (Janet) Kamiya; sisters, Helene (Sam) Shimane and Jean (Richard) Enomoto; grandsons, Kenneth and Kingston Murata; also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Gardena Valley BaptistChurch 1630 W. 158th Street., Gardena, CA.