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Hajime Matsuoka Obituary

Matsuoka, Hajime of Compton, passed away April 25, 2004 at the age of 70. Born in Hawaii on August 22, 1933. Survived by wife Ruby Matsuoka; daughter Kim Penin; son Gary Okamoto; a granddaughter; mother Kimiyo Matsuoka; sister Elaine Wong.
Funeral services will be Monday, May 3, 2004, 4:00 PM at the Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St. in Gardena. Green Hills Mortuary (310) 831-0311.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Apr. 28, 2004.

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