February 13, 1929 – July 21, 2025

Hiro (96) passed away on July 21, 2025, in El Monte. He is survived by his sisters, Setsuko (James) Kawamura and Mieko Fujimoto. His five children, Karen Kataoka, Warren (Judi), Alvin (Julie Lee), Kenneth and Janice Kusumoto. His seven grandchildren, Ashley Owens, Ryan Kataoka, Brent (Julie) Kataoka, Myles Kusumoto, Derek Kataoka, Darren (Alyssa) Kusumoto and Jordyn Kusumoto-Perez. His two great-grandchildren, James Hiromitsu Owens and Emi Teruko Kataoka.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, 9 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. Family requests aloha attire.

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