56-year old Santa Monica-born resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on December 6th. He is survived by his beloved brothers, Rodney Shuji (Suzanne Yoshiko) and Vance Akira (Kathy Alice) Nishimoto; sisters, Sharon Masaye Kihara and Hannah Akiko Nishimoto; nieces, Kaylie Kyo and Makenna Kiyo; also survived by many other relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 17th 5 PM at West Los Angeles Buddhist Church, 2003 Corinth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025.