(58) passed away on October 25, 2010 in Glendale. He is survived by his mother, Margie (Mark) Kiguchi; brothers, Alan and Curtis Oba; nephew; Chris Oba; niece, Lisa Oba; uncle, Min (Mitzie) Oba; aunt, Jean Oba Inouye; also survived by many other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. John Iwohara from Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.