Ronald "Ron" Watanabe, 60-year-old, Inglewood, CA born resident of Torrance, passed away on February 17, 2011. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 1, from 6-9 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Irene; daughter, Jennifer; parents, Masao and Grayce; brothers, Cliff (Shari) and Bob (Chiemi); nieces and nephews, Wendy (Ryan) Kita, Sean Ueno, Kaycie, Kristin and Ryan Watanabe.