Born
November 4, 1930
Passed Away
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Service
Senshin Buddhist Temple on Saturday, Jul 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Obituary for Joe Yoshito Nakawatase

NAKAWATASE, JOE YOSHITO (79), veteran of the Korean Conflict, passed away on June 27, 2010 in Torrance. He is survived by his wife, Kazuko Nakawatase; children, Lynn (Steve) Honda and Leala (Jack) Stephenson; grandchildren,Makena, Kai, Keanu, Mailina Honda, Kira and Quinn Stephenson; brother, Roy (Terry) Nakawatase; sisters, Sachi Nakawatase and Ruby (Aki) Kiyohara; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 10:00AM at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th St., LA, CA. Family requests that flowers be omitted.
Note: Flower orders for the service of Joe Yoshito Nakawatase have been requested to be omitted.
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