Private funeral services for the late Jiro "Jerry" Sanada, 94 year old Hawaii born resident of Gardena, who passed away on April 6, 2012 were held on April 24, 2012 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Nobuo Miyaji of Gardena Buddhist Church.

Jiro is survived by his children, Alan, Glenn (Donna), Ernest and Edward Sanada; grand children, Kevin and Cristy Sanada. Jiro is also survived by his sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.