OTA, MASAJI, 90, a Lompoc born Nisei and veteran of WWII who passed away on July 29 at his residence in Los Angeles, is survived by his brother, Kenji (Miye) Ota; nieces, Naomi (Jeff Andresen) Ota and Marion Kazuko (Frank) Kadoguchi-Clemmons of Michigan; nephews, Steven Ota and Dick Asao Kadoguchi of Michigan and other relatives.

A private graveside service was held on Saturday, September 17 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating.