Akio Sawada passed away on Aug. 2, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born on Sept. 18, 1929 in California, had been a long-time resident of Gardena, and served proudly in the United States Army for 24 years. Akio is survived by his beloved sons: Danny (Yoshimi) Sawada, Johnny (Ruth) Sawada, David Sawada; grandchildren: Matthew Sawada, Jonathan Sawada, Rachel Sawada, David Sawada, Jennifer Sawada, Jason Sawada; and siblings: Alex (Sachiko) Sawada and Ruiko Hanano. Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, followed by interment.
Akio Sawada
