Private family funeral services for the late Namio Kitaoka, 92 year old Los Angeles born resident of Torrance, who passed away on March 16, 2012 were held on March 24, 2012 at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Namio is survived by his loving wife Kimiko Kitaoka; son, Steve Yusei Kitaoka; daughter, Aileen Kitaoka (Werner) Willoughby; grandchildren, Keith and Brandon Kitaoka, Jason and Kevin Willoughby; great grandchild Jakob Kitaoka; sister, Tamaka Hamaguchi. Namio is also survived by many other loving family members.