(87) passed away on April 26, 2011 in Gardena. He is survived by his wife, Hanako Oshita; son, Robert Oshita; grandchildren, Debbie (Jose) Elizaga and Kyle (Miki) Takenaka; great granddaughter, Rylee Elizaga; siblings, Jack (Masako) Oshita and Nellie (Harry) Sawada; son-in-law, Ted Kishi; sisters-in law, Nobuko Shoji and Asako (Taro) Kimura; aunt, Yaeko Tanamachi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 11:00AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena.