Private funeral services for Tadao Shiba, 80 year-old, La Junta, CO born Nisei, resident of Long Beach who passed away on January 17, 2006 at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach was held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Orange County Buddhist Church with Rev. Akio Miyaji officiating.

He is survived by his grandson, John (Ellen) Landa; great-granddaughter, Alicia Joy Landa; twin brother, Susumu (Mitzi) Shiba; sister, Mae (Ben) Shimazu; sister-in-law Joanne Shiba; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.