Edward Masao Murakami, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014 four days before his 89th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife June Ritsu (Hirano); and is survived by his daughters Sharon (Utermohlen), Joanne (Leivici); son Robert; several nieces and nephews; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, on Wednesday, May 28, at 11 a.m.