Mr. Jiro Aratani, a 96-year-old Califonia-born Nisei resident of Cypress, CA and longtime member of Orange County Buddhist Church passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016. Services were held privately, officiated by Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church.

Mr. Aratani was predeceased by his beloved wife Lily Aratani and his son Stanley Aratani. He is survived by his children, Charlene (Ron Wildermuth) Hatakeyama, Lance (Claudia) Aratani of Tennessee, Brady Aratani, April (Irving) Choi and Beverly (David) Harada. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many other relatives