A private graveside service for the late Keiji Yata, 93-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on January 9, 2021, was held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Yoneko, daughters, Yukiko and Tsuyuko; he is survived by his children, Gayle (Steven) Uyehara, Wesley and Arlene Yata; granddaughter, Dr. Rachel Uyehara; sister, Chiyoe Oki; he is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives.