Private services for the late Matthew Wataru Kajikawa, 35-year-old, Torrance, California born resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 22, 2019, were held on June 5, at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church.

He is survived by his loving family, father, Norman (Barbara) Kajikawa; mother, Diane (Wayne) Phillips; sisters, Courtney Kajikawa (Brandon Oshiro); Kristen Kajikawa; nephew, Jace Oshiro; half-sisters, Allison and Isabella Kajikawa; stepbrother, Nick Wong.