Born January 7, 1967 in Fukushima, Japan; passed away on September 16, 2010 in Seattle at age 43. A Sushi Chef at Shiro Sushi Restaurant, Yuya enjoyed cats, baseball and conversation. Survived by his loving wife, Itsuki of Seattle; parents, Akira and Chie of Japan; brother, Toshiya of Japan and many friends in Seattle and Japan. Visitation Friday, September 24, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Funeral Service Saturday September 25, 12:00p.m. all at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle.