Lester Masato Koda of Monterey Park, CA passed away on September 17, 2021 at the age of 95. Masato was born on March 21, 1926 in Hawaii, and was the only brother to 5 sisters. He worked as a gardener for 45 years, finally retiring at the age of 76.

Masato loved watching LA Dodger games and going to Santa Anita and Hollywood Park race tracks.   He is in heaven now, reunited with his parents, grandparents, and sisters.

Masato is survived by Yasuyo, his devoted wife of 64 years, son Floyd, daughter in law Anna, grandsons Keith and Kevin, granddaughters Chris and Jean, sisters Sayako Yoshida and Eiko Nakata of Hawaii, and nephews and nieces in Japan, Hawaii, and Arizona.

Private family interment was held on October 28, 2021 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Wall of Heaven Niche Wall.