Due to COVID precautions, a private graveside service for the late Takeo Shimizu, 95-year-old, California born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on October 15, 2020, was held on Monday, November 16 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Predeceased by his son, Robert Dale Shimizu and sister, Toshie Fujita; he is survived by his beloved wife, Lily Shimizu; son, Richard (Cynthia) Shimizu; daughter, Miki (Glen) Hartung; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Shimizu, Elise (Chris) Manfre and Stacy Hartung; great-granddaughter, Eliana Manfre; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.