James Seishiro Yasuda

Private funeral services for the late James Seishiro Yasuda, 83-year old, Arizona-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on Sept. 1, 2020, were held on Sept. 18 at Rose Hills Memorial Park gravesite, with Bishop Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Margaret Momoyo Yasuda; son, Robert Seiichiro (Nancy) Yasuda; daughter, Kathleen Miki (Alberto Cioni) Yasuda; grandchildren, Megan, Kyle, Brooke Yasuda, Maina, and Makena Cioni; brother, Henry (Helen) and Bill (Kazuko) Yasuda; sisters, Sayoko Nishida and Betty (Ken) Murata; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.