Private family funeral services for Tatoshi Shimono 79-year-old Kohala, HI born resident of El Monte who passed away on Dec. 25, 2009 at Live Oak Rehabilitation Center, were held on Sat. Jan. 9 at Fukui Mortuary 'Chapel In The Garden' with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Johiro; brother, Roy (Nobuko) Hori; nieces,Vivian Johiro and Lois Neet; sisters-in-law, Harue (Alfred) Horibe and Grace Shimono; and other relatives.