Age 77 passed away on August 9, 2019.  Predeceased by his brother, Alan Hieshima; he is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Hieshima; sons, Glenn (Suzanne) and Michael (Marla) Hieshima; grandchildren, Kalina, Hana, Makala and Kailea Hieshima; siblings, Georgia (Hiroshi) Ueha, Adele (Isaac) Inouye and Eric Hieshima; nephew, Brenton Inouye; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 14 at the Waterfront Beach Resort Hilton Hotel in Huntington Beach.