Memorial service for Joseph Masao Hirata 85-year-old Fukuoka-ken born resident of Rowland Heights who passed away on Nov. 9, 2007 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10:30 AM at St. Francis Xavier Church Japanese Catholic Center (Maryknoll Japanese Catholic Center), 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Yoshie Hirata; brother, Yoshiaki Hirata of Maryland; nephew, Jeffry Hirata and niece, Nicole Hirata both of Maryland; brother, Nobuyosho Hirata of Japan; sister, Michiko Tanihara of Japan; sisters-in-law, Hisae Ohama and Isoko Kono, both of Japan.