(81) peacefully passed away on January 23, 2009 in Panorama City. He is survived by his step-children, Wesley (Susan), Laura and Danny Yamaoka; siblings, Ellen Chang of HI, George (Helen) Maeyama of HI, Bert (Grace) Maeyama, Florence (James) Suzuki of HI, Mildred Imada of HI, Amy (Mel) Habu of HI, Grace (Albert) Taguchi; mother-in-law, Setsuko Mukai; sister-in-law Shigeko (Harold) Muraoka; Emmy (Tad) Yamaoka; also survived by many other nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Bishop Seicho Asahi from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating.