A private graveside service for Sadao Watanabe, 96 year-old, Seattle, WA born Nisei, who passed away on March 8, 2012 in Torrance, was held on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. John Iwohara from Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. 

He is survived by his daughter, Gail Watanabe; also survived many other relatives.