Hisatake (Tetsu) Muraoka, 77-year-old, Osaka-born, resident of Cerritos peacefully passed away at Allens Palm Cove Residence Care on May 6th.  He is survived by his loving family and nurses; wife, Yasuyo Muraoka; son, Mikihisa Muraoka; son's wife, Nami Muraoka; one of the nurse, Keisuke Menjyo.

Memorial service will be held in Japan later date.