Tesshu Yamashita, age 71 born in Los Angeles, resident of Gardena, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. He is predeceased by beloved parents, Bishop Kenko ( Sizue ) Yamashita, survived by his beloved sisters, Reiko Yamashita and Hiromi Yamashita and survived by other relatives In Japan.

Private Services was held on Thu. Jan. 31, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden " with ministers of Sotoshu Ryodaihonzan Hokubei Betsuin Zenshuji officiating.