(86), veteran of WWII as a sergeant in the 51st armored infantry regiment, passed away on March 3, 2012 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Grace Matsueda; children, Lorraine Quintero, Richard and Dean Matsueda; grand daughter, Emily Quintero; siblings, Shizuko Nakatani, Jane (Mas) Shimada, and Jim (Jane) Matsueda.

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, March 15, 2012.