A private graveside service for Iwao Hongo, 87 year-old, Inglewood, CA born Nisei, passed away on March 1, 2011 in Torrance was held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi from LA Holiness Church officiating. (213) 749-1449 www.kubotanikkeimortuary.com
He is survived by his sister, Yasuko Kuriyama; sisters-in-law, Yo Hongo and Miyoko Hongo; brother-in-law, Hiroshi Yamashita; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.