(84) peacefully passed away on October 15, 2008 in Altadena. He is survived by his wife, Ida Nakayama; daughter, Joanne Nakayama; sister, Mary (Bill) Osaki; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

Private memorial gathering was held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary.