Funeral service for the late Hitose "Hito" Suwa, 80-year-old, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 13, 2011, will be held on Saturday, April 23, 4:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., L.A.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Merle; son, Dwayne; daughter, Deanne; sister, Setsuko Himaka; brothers, Yoshihito (May) and Kaye (Lorraine) Suwa; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.