Setsuka “Sam” Uyemura

Funeral service for the late Setsuka “Sam” Uyemura, 88-year-old, California-born, Korean War veteran, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 6 p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, Calif.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Setsuko Uyemura; sons, Kenneth (Diane), Walter, and Glenn (Jacklyn) Uyemura; grandchild, Wayne Uyemura; he is also survived by his brother, Shigeka (Chiwako) Uyemura, nieces, nephews and other relatives.