Private service for the late George Masao Hatanaka, 97-year-old, CA born resident of Cerritos, who passed away on December 27, 2012, were held on Saturday, January 12 at Tenrikyo South California Church in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Kameko Hatanaka and daughter, Amy Sato; he is survived by his children, Sue (Garry) Tanaka, Dr. Herbert (Kathryn) Hatanaka, and Gail (Patrick) Ogawa; son-in-law, Howard Sato; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by other relatives.