A private funeral service for Neil Noboru Saiki, 61 year-old, Lihue, HI born Sansei, who passed away on January 15, 2012 in Simi Valley, was held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Chapel of Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Akio Miyaji from Orange County Buddhist Church officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Reiko Saiki; son, Nicholas Saiki; sisters, Jane (Col. Eric) Azuma and Kathlyn (Dr. Owen) Kaneshiro; also survived by many relatives.