July 30, 1930 – May 17, 2017
Joey Ryoyei Kitayama passed away on May 17, 2017 at Pomona Valley Hospital.
He is survived by his three sons, Craig Takashi (Debra), Jon Yoshio (Annette), Glen Ikuo (Chiae); three grandsons, Craig Michael (Charissa), Brian Ryo (Kimberly) and Sean Eisaku; two granddaughters, Elie and Sarah; and four great-grandchildren; his brother, Shoyei (Shiz); and sister, Yoshiye Rose.
His extended family: James Wu, stepdaughters, Rae Ann Takai (Steve Trujillo), Sharon (Dan) Layne, Kathy (Kyle) Tonokawa.
Open visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2017, between 5:30 and 8:30 at Rose Hills Visitation Center, Gate 1.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Sky Rose Chapel, Gate 1.
The family request the omission of flowers.