A funeral service for the late Aiko Tamada, 87-year-old, California-born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 12, 2023, will be held on Friday, December 8, 1030 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 W. 166th St. in Gardena.

Predeceased by her husband, Mitsuru Ernest Tamada, her son-in-law, Tom Kuwahara and her brother, Tooru Takata; she is survived by her daughters, Emily Kuwahara and Judy (Kevin) Kuwae; grandchildren, Leanne and Drake Kuwahara, Jamie (Andrew) Yoo and Jared Kuwae; siblings, Jim (Reiko) Takata and Fusako Ohara; sister-in-law, Kuniko Takata; she is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.