He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Kristena; his son, Kevin; and his granddaughter, Katelynne. He is also survived by his siblings George, Roy, Anne, and Sandee. He was predeceased by his parents, Yoshio and Toshiko, and his sister Amy.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed working in the culinary arts as a Chef. He was a respected and much valued martial arts student and instructor. His Kung Fu legacy stretches across the country and is continued by his many students. In recent years, he enjoyed working and playing at the local Senior Center; teaching Tai Chi and playing Wii bowling with the best.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Palm Downtown Mortuary, located at 1325 North Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Causal/aloha attire.
The family requests that instead of flowers, guests bring a memory to share.
He was taken from us too soon, but his memory and legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
