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Obituary for Frank Hironobu Hirata

FRANK HIRONOBU HIRATA

 A funeral service for Frank Hironobu Hirata, 88 year-old, Spokane, WA, born Nisei, who passed away on September 27, 2014 in Los Angeles will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:00AM at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave., LA.  

He is predeceased by his daughter, Darlene Hirata and brother, Ted Hirata; and survived by his wife, Patricia Hirata; children, Curtis and Alice (Randy) Miketa; grandchildren, Madison and Scott Miketa; sister, Grace (Masami) Kayamoto; also survived by many niece, nephew and other relatives.

Condolences and best wishes

Ken Green June 26, 2015, 12:14 AM	I am so sorry to learn of Frank’s passing. We worked together at Union Bank and stayed in touch after our respective retirements. Frank was a fine gentleman. I never heard one complaint or grouchy comment from him. When I was a new employee at the bank, Frank took me under his wing and taught me the ropes and nuances of banking and of working for a Japanese-owned company. Frank and I shared a love of dogs and often exchanged anecdotes about our four-legged friends. I offer my sincere condolences to the Hirata family, and please know that I am grateful to have known Frank. Ken Green, Burbank, Calif.
Gaighl K Muntean June 26, 2015, 2:20 PM	Frank, my dear friend of years past. Just now finding you have left this realm and returned Home. We grieve because we love ... and love IS forever. I remember always laughing with you no matter what our problems might have been. You helped my daughter with her science project and we laughed because she didn’t get an A! You taught me to take my shoes off at yours and Pat’s home and look at me now, Frank, I live in Washington and make everyone take their shoes off! My love to you Pat and your family. Frank, your’re not gone... you are just away. Gaighl Kell Muntean, Roy, Washington