He is survived by his loving family; son, Steven Masaharu (Mariko) Hirano; daughters, Emiko and Yurie Hirano; brother, Haruaki Hirano of Japan; also survived by other relatives here and in Japan.

Private family funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 14, at Fukui Mortuary with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.