(89), veteran of WWII passed away on September 12, 2011 in Santa Monica. He is survived by his wife, Jean Fukumoto; children, Pam Sasada; sisters-in-law, Pauline Nakagawa, Kimi Kimura, Grace Deguchi, and Sumi (Paul) Endow; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at West LA United Methodist Church.