(79) passed away on April 2, 2010 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his children, Kevin Sayama from NY, Kathi (Karl) Schweighofer from Sunnyvale, CA; Kent (Terri) Sayama and Tammy Sayama; 2 grand children; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 3:00PM at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary, 911 Venice Blvd., LA with Rev. Shumyo Kojima from Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. Family requests that flowers be omitted.