A memorial service for Fred Masao Sahara, 71-year-old, one time WLA resident, who passed away on February 17, 2017 in Austin, TX, will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th Street, LA 90007.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Sahara; son, Anthony Vela; daughter, Leah Bardoner; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Sahara; sister, Wendy Mori; and many nieces and nephews.