(80), veteran of the Korean War Conflict, passed away on February 4, 2011 in Torrance. He is survived by his son, Stephan (Diana Rush) Matsuda; granddaughters, Stephanie and Kileen Matsuda; loving partner, Molly Li Lawe; brother, James (Tomoko) Matsuda of HI; brothers-in-law, Donald and Roy (Helen) Yoshida both of HI; sister-in-law, Betty Yoshida; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 10:30AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA 90247. Family requests that flowers be omitted.