Choichi "Charles" Hiramatsu(97) passed away on August 18. Beloved father of Glenn (Melissa) Hiramatsu, Kathy (Harry) Taguchi and Teresa Hiramatsu of Ketchum, Idaho; grandfather of Lori Taguchi and Carrie Hiramatsu; brother of Yoshie Tsugawa of Hiroshima, Japan and Kikuye Kishida of Cleveland, Ohio. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA, officiated by Pastor Kyle Shimazaki of Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley.