Born
August 17, 1936
Passed Away
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Service
Gardena Valley Baptist Church on Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Obituary for Isao Hatanaka
HATANAKA, ISAO "JIM" (76), Veteran, peacefully passed away on September 16, 2012 in Torrance. He is survived by his wife, Tomiye Hatanaka; borther, Masakazu (Reiko) Hatanaka; sisters-in-law, Toy Hatanaka, Anna Taka, Hanako Kishiyama, Tsuyeko Shishido; brothers-in-law, Yoshio (Kay) Shishido and Kei Wada; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00AM at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena with Rev. Gary Tawa from Cerritos Baptist Church officiating.
Note: Flower orders for Isao Hatanaka must have been made at least 48 hours before the service time.
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