(80) peacefully passed away on March 5, 2013 in Tarzana. He is survived by his wife, Kumiko Inoue; daughter, Utami Teshima of Japan; sisters, Mitsuko (Kiyoya) Hino and Teruko Ino, both of Japan; sister-in-law, Yukiko (Hisashi) Yajima of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives in Japan. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, with Rev. Becky Hirata officiating.