A private memorial service for Hideo Roy Koike, 88-year-old, Seattle, Wash.-born Nisei, World War II veteran, who passed away on March 16, 2012 in Playa Del Rey, was held on Friday, March 23, 2011 at Centenary United Methodist Church. (213) 749-1449 www.kubotanikkeimortuary.com
He is survived by his wife, Hiroko Koike; children, Clifford Hideo (Mui) Koike, Cynthia Koike, and Sharon (Wendell) Pitpit; 5 grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.