(57) peacefully passed away on December 26, 2012 in Torrance. He is survived by his mother, Yukiko Yuge; brother, Kenneth (Dora) Yuge; nephew, Keith Yuge; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.