Isamu Sam Nakagawa, 91-year-old resident of Monterey Park passed away on Jan. 4 at Garfield Medical Center. He is survived by daughter Donna Nakagawa Higa, grandson Brandon Isamu Higa, brothers Kenny and Jim (Nancy) Nakagawa, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife Fumiko Nakagawa.

Funeral service was held at HOMPA HONGWANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE on Jan. 18. (815 E. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90012).