(86), passed away on February 2, 2010 in Fountain Valley. He is survived by his wife, Haruye Sato; daughter, Peggy and husband Brooks Friend; grandsons, Tristan and Brendan; also survived by many other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Chapel of the Chimes of Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Sato officiating from Anaheim Free Methodist Church.