(62), Veteran of the U.S. Navy, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2013 in Gardena. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Tamura; siblings, Susan (Gene) Endo and Glenn Tamura; niece, Darlene (Jeff) Omaye; nephews, Ryan and Matthew Endo, and Darren (Lacey) Tamura; also survived by many other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1:00PM at the chapel of Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave. , Rancho Palos Verdes with Pastor Robin Blair of Baldwin Park Church of Christ officiating.