Shoji Hatanaka, 94-year-old, Wakayama-Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on January 11, 2023.  The family has requested, no service will be held.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ikuko Hatanaka; children, LucyAnn (Eric) Kaneshiro, Glenn (Theresa) Hatanaka, and Downa (David) Takeshima; grandchildren, Steven & Emily Hatanaka, Nathan & Elyse Kaneshiro, and Joi & Grace Takeshima.