Private funeral services for the late Mr. Tsutomu Okuno, 92 year-old, San Fernando, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 26, 2025 were held on January 8, 2026 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones and Rev.Yuki Himeji.

Predeceased by siblings, Shuji Okuno and Takako Kawaratani of Japan.

He is survived by his wife, Masako Okuno; sons, Roy Tsuyoshi (Martha) Okuno, and Edward Iwao (Susan) Okuno; daughter, Jennifer Mari Okuno; grandchildren, Matthew Daniel and Sara Naomi Okuno; siblings, Keiji (Kayoko), Susumu (Koko) and Isamu (Yuko) Okuno; also survived by many nieces, nephews and all other relatives here and in Japan.