Benjamin Namio Hayashida, born Oxnard, CA, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2011 at the age of 89. A Memorial service was held on Sat. Aug. 6, at Faith United Methodist Church.
He is predeceased by his wife, Yoshi Hayashida; survived by his beloved son, Dr. Jon (Miki) Hayashida; grandchildren, Kristen, Erin and Nicole; siblings Henry, Louie, Mary Collins and Grace Tamura; sisters and brothers-in-law, Miyo (Frank) Kawamura, Ken Oya, Kay Kunitake,; and also, survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.