WILLIAM KIMIO MURATA, 92, passed away peacefully on December 25, at Hollenbeck Palms. He is survived by his loving family; daughter, Shawn (David) Tiemeier of IL; son, Rodney Murata of OR; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Itsuko Yamasaki, Sachi (Tom) Murata and Sada Honda; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 6, at 10:00AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles.

The family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to Centenary United Methodist Church.