(75) passed away on May 22, 2009 in Sun Valley. He is survived by his wife, Chizuko Morita; son, Robert (Becky) Morita; grandson, Robi Morita; step grand-son, Marcus (Tammy) Tylka; brother, Tosh (Shelly) Morita; sister, Jean Yamada; brothers-in-law, Hiro (Dorothy) and Mas (Ofelia) Kajiki; sisters-in-law, Yoshiko (Mike) Hiroyasu and May (John) Rivera; also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

A private memorial service was held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi from LA Holiness Church officiating.