Funeral services for the late Mitsugi Frank Takemoto, 96 year old, born Gardena, resident of Valencia, who passed away on February 17, were held on March 4, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, with Rev. William Briones, Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

He is survived by wife Misako; daughter, Akemi Ann Takemoto; son, Ricky T. Takemoto.