Paul Imahara died on January 7, 2024, in Las Vegas Nevada, surrounded by family after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Paul is survived by his children; Kathryn Imahara, Roy Imahara, and Anne Alba; his 7 grandchildren; and his 2 great grandchildren.

He was a Buddhist Minister at Los Angeles Higashi Honganji and Newport Beach Temple.  Until his death, he continued to lead Buddhism study groups through Zoom with participants throughout the world, including Japan, the Philippines, New York and other places throughout the US.

His beloved wife Kazuko sadly died in 2007 and he mourned her loss to the end.

Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He is missed greatly.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 2PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple - 505 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

In lieu of the customary token of appreciation, donations/contributions can be made to Higashi Hongangi Buddhist Temple (HHBT-LA.org), or The Nature Conservancy (Nature.org).