Suzuo (Suz) Takeshita peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Fumiko, and her 2 boys: James Matsunari, his wife, Lisa and their son, Valen; Scott Matsunari, his wife, Hisae and their son, Ken; and one sister, Irene Yaeko Miyasaki. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on July 13 in the Rose Hills SkyRose Chapel, Gate #1, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601. The burial will be on Tuesday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Rose Hills. Survived by many nephews, one niece and other relatives.