Private memorial services for the late Mr. John Mutsuo Furukawa, 88 year-old, Kansas City Missouri born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on March 5, were held on Thursday, March 24, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden ", officiated by David Furukawa.

He is survived by his son, Manabu John Furukawa; nephews, Kenny (Dianne),David (Eugenia), Robert (Beverly) Furukawa, and Cedric (Christy) Furukawa of Arizona; niece, Arleen (Dan) Pavan; also survived by other relatives.