Ben Tsutomu Hanamoto, age 93 born and resident of Los Angeles, peacefully passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. He is predeceased by beloved wife, Michiko "Ginger" Hanamoto; survived by his beloved children, Jane (Doug) Topper and Nancy Hanamoto and his grandchildren, Jamie and Michael Topper and survived by other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held on Sat. Jan. 24 from 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA with Minister of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Officiating.