Masayoshi Teraishi was born on October 6, 1941, in Los Angeles to Masao and Kimiko Teraishi. He passed away at the age of 83 on March 3, 2025, at home in Monterey Park. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his children, Allen, Rodney (Cindy), Marilyn (Jon Leigh); his grandchildren, Yunie, Nicholas, and Joshua. He is also survived by his siblings, Masaru, Kyoko (James Sera); brother-in-law, Akira Oyama; and Tsutomu (Sachiyo); and his many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on April 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Rose Hills Mortuary.