Thomas Noboru Kira Jr. was taken suddenly on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was a man of faith whose Christian conviction had widespread influence on his family, his church, his friends, and his coworkers. He lived a life of sacrificial service and passed from this world as he had live in it, concerned for his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynda, as well as his four sons, four daughters-in-law, and 15 grandchildren.  He will be missed tremendously.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 31, at 10:00am at South Bay Community Church, 2549 W. 190 ^th St., Torrance, CA 90504.