Yukio Steve Takara, 80 years old passed away peacefully on September 18th. Steve is survived by wife, Keiko Takara; children, Kristine (Scott) Barrella, Tim (Traci) Takara and David (Sung Hee) Takara; sister, Ritsuko (Herbert) Miyamoto; also survived by seven grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Romi, Paige, Emi, Will and Hope, as well as many other relatives.

Funeral service was held on Sun. September 29 ^th at FUKUI "Chapel in the Garden" and officiated by Reverend Mark Nakagawa.