(85) passed away on October 6, 2011 in Simi Valley. He is survived by his children, Mikio, Kenny (Emma) Norihiro and Alison (Michael) Sugimoto; grand children, Mitchell, Jennifer Norihiro and Audrey, Paul Sugimoto; siblings, Ray (Fusae), Masaaki, Utsushi (Sally), Fujio (Mie) Norihiro and Yoshie Sasaki; sister-in-law, Kathleen Norihiro; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

A private funeral service was held on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. Patricia Usuki from SFV Buddhist Temple officiating.