Private funeral services for the late Mr. Tadashi Nakawatase, 70 year-old, Rocky Ford Colorado born, resident of Garden Grove, who passed away on May 12, were held on May 24, at Orange County Buddhist Church, with Rev. Mutsumi Wondra officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Emiko Nakawatase; son, Hayato Nakawatase; brothers, Tadao and Kunio Nakawatase; nephews, Ricky and Ken Nakawatase; sister-in-law, Linda Nakawatase; brother-in-law, Steve Koji Nakawatase; also survived by other relatives.