A funeral service for Marushi “Pete” Murai, 86-year-old, Puunene,
Hawaii-born Nisei, World War II veteran, who passed away on June 13,
in San Diego will be held on Thursday, June 24, at 12 p.m. at the
Memorial Chapel of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary, 911 Venice Blvd., LA, with
Rev. Naomi Nakano of Gardena Buddhist Church offciating. Family
requests that fowers be omitted and for casual attire. (213)
749-1449 www.kubotanikkeimortuary.com He is predeceased by his wife
Lorraine and son Jef-frey and survived by his children, Daniel (Amy)
and Randy (Carol) Murai and Carol (Rick) Kawakami; daughter in law,
Joyce Murai; grandchildren, Jason Murai, Wendy (Kevin) Arima, Brian,
Lindsay and Danielle Murai, Kristi and Kyle Kawakami; siblings,
Hideko (Masa) Arisumi, Nobuo (Nancy) and Bert (Joan) Murai, Jane
Toyomura, Harry (Ruby) and Fumio (Gayle) Murai; also survived by
many nieces, nephews and other relatives.