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Dr. Ryo Munekata

1921 - 2017

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

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Fukui Mortuary, Inc. - Los Angeles

707 East Temple Street

Los Angeles, California

Ryo Munekata Obituary

Dr. Ryo Munekata, 96-year-old born in Tacoma, Washington, and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 29, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yooko Munekata; daughter, Dr. Emi Munekata (Dr. Myles Morimoto); son, Dr. Mark (Nancy) Munekata; grandchildren, Cherie and Derek Morimoto, and Kai and Erika Munekata; nephew Rev. Alan (Renka) Sakamoto; and many other relatives. Funeral services under the auspices of the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be held on Sunday, October 29, 1:00 p.m., at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles. www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 14, 2017.

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October 24, 2017

Emi,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Looks liked he lived a long life--prayer to you and your family.
Mary Burgeno

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