Funeral service for the late Ben Yoshio Hiraga, 90-year-old, Florin, CA born resident of Gardena, WWII Veteran, Congressional Gold Medal recipient who served with 442nd RCT passed away on February 3, 2016 will be held on Saturday, February 13, 12 p.m. at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1050 W. 163rd St., Gardena, CA.
He is survived by loving children, Joseph (Naomi) Hiraga, Patricia Heineman, Su (Luis) Rodriguez, David Hiraga and Donna (Richard) Takaki; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Alice Inouye, Louise (Noboru) Itami; brother, George (Kerry) Hiraga; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and other relatives.